Arrested for Cocaine Possession?
Contact a Phoenix Drug Crime Attorney
Arrested for cocaine? The severity of your charges will depend upon the factors of your case, such as the amount of the cocaine and what you were in possession of it for. Cocaine is a Schedule II drug according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
If you were arrested for a cocaine-related offense, contact the Phoenix drug crime lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC today.
Types of Cocaine Charges
Chapter 34 of Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes lists all drug offenses. Arizona groups drug offenses by class, and there are three classes: prescription-only drugs, dangerous drugs, and narcotic drugs. Cocaine is considered a narcotic drug per § 13-3401 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Offenses relating to cocaine include, but are not limited to –
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Cocaine Possession:
Per § 13-3408 of the ARS, it is illegal to knowingly possess or use a narcotic drug such as cocaine. In Arizona, this is a class 4 felony. People convicted of this class 4 felony who do not have any prior related felonies might be eligible for probation. -
Trafficking in Cocaine:
Transporting for sale, importing, or exporting cocaine to/from the state of Arizona is a class 2 felony. Those convicted of this class 2 felony are not eligible for probation or pardon. -
Cocaine Manufacturing:
Manufacturing cocaine is a class 2 felony. Those convicted of cocaine manufacturing are not eligible for pardon or probation. -
Sale &
Distribution of Cocaine:
Possession of cocaine for sale is a class 2 felony and distributing cocaine to another person is also a class 2 felony. Those convicted are not eligible for pardon or probation.
Anyone convicted of a cocaine offense could face prison time as well as community service and heavy fines.
Contact MayesTelles PLLC for Help
The Phoenix drug crime attorneys at MayesTelles PLLC have nearly 200 years of collective legal experience. We have attorneys listed in the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" and those who are AV Preeminent™ rated on Martindale-Hubbell®. We are consistently rated among the best of the best because we care about our clients and have the proven skills needed for success.
To learn more about how we can help you, call us today at (602) 428-7104 or fill out a free consultation form.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Multiple Felony Drug Charges
Our client, T.J., faced one count of possession of dangerous drugs (a class 4 felony) and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia (a class 6 felony). We were able to get the case dismissed. Location: Yuma County Superior Court
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Client Faced Domestic Violence & Drug Charges
Location: Mesa Municipal Court Our client, C.W., was facing a disorderly conduct (domestic violence) charge and a possession of drug paraphernalia charge. MayesTelles PLLC was able to achieve an entire case dismissal.
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Client Facing Multiple Felony Drug Counts
Location: Maricopa County Superior Court Our client, T.C., was facing 2 counts of "Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale" (Methamphetamine) – a class 2 felony, 2 counts of "Possession of Drug Paraphernalia" – a class 6 felony, and a count of probation violation. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get this entire case dismissed.
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Narcotic Drug Violation (Felony 4)
Our client was charged with the fourth degree felony of a Narcotic Drug Violation. We were able to achieve a case dismissal.
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Possession of Marijuana for Sale
Our client was charged with Possession of Marijuana for Sale, a felony of the second degree. We were able to get his sentence reduced to probation only.
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Felony 2 Marijuana Charge
MayesTelles represented a client charged with Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana for Sale, a Felony 2 in Arizona. We were able to get our client's case dismissed.
Why Choose MayesTelles PLLC?
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience
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Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
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