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Wrongful Possession Of Drugs In Maricopa
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Arizona Prop 200 Helps Many Drug Users Get Treatment The purpose of Arizona Prop 200 is to get some drug offenders into treatment programs and probationary situations, versus mandatory jail or prison time. Prop 200 is meant for first or second time non-violent offenders.
Possession of dangerous drugs is considered a Class 4 felony. There is a possibility of a reduction to Class 1 misdemeanor if the accused is a first-time offender or if the drug possessed was not meth or other types of amphetamine.
While possession of dangerous drugs is a class 4 felony, possession for sale or transportation are both class 2 felonies which can have serious consequences even for first-time offenders. If you have been charged with any crime under ARS 13-3407 for possession of dangerous drugs, the Salwin Law Group can help.
Possession of less than two pounds is a Class 6 felony. The sentence could include between four months and two years in prison and a fine of at least $2,000 or up to three times the value of the marijuana, whichever is greater.
Generally speaking, a conviction for a Class 4 felony will result in any or all of the following consequences: A prison sentence of at least one year in an Arizona state prison. Fines and other financial costs of at least $150,000. Restitution, probation, and community service.
Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Possession For possession, you won't be required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence, unless you have a prior drug conviction from federal or another state jurisdiction, then you'll be sentenced to no less than 15 days of incarceration with a maximum of up to two years.
Under Arizona law, adverse possession occurs where there is actual possession of the property, the possession is open and notorious, hostile, under a claim of right, and was exclusive and continuous for at least ten consecutive years.
An Arizona drug law known as “Prop 200” was passed by a voter initiative in 1996 and says that a person charged with simple drug possession must receive probation for a first-time drug offense. This is true even if it is not the person's first felony offense.
For drug charges involving quantities Below AZ Statutory Threshold Amounts A.R.S. 13-3419 (A)(1),(2): Second drug offense: Class 2 – 3.0 to 12.5 years prison. Class 3 – 1.8 to 8.7 years prison. Class 4 – 1.1 to 3.7 years prison. Three or more: Class 2 – 4.0 to 12.5 years prison. Class 3 – 1.8 to 8.7 years prison.
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This dashboard of criminal cases is another aspect of Maricopa County's commitment to sharing information more efficiently and effectively. A. A person shall not knowingly: 1.Possess or use a dangerous drug. 2. If you have been charged with any crime under ARS 13-3407 for possession of dangerous drugs, the Salwin Law Group can help. Fill out the contact form or call us at to schedule your free consultation. For the charge of possession for personal use, the court generally gives first offenders probation. You can be charged with possessing dangerous drugs under Arizona Revised Statutes (A. R.S.) section 13-3407(A)(1). Juveniles are generally eligible for pre-file diversion upon their first and second misdemeanor offenses and first-time drug offenses. The programs are: Possession of Marijuana Program – The program lasts for up to six months.