Transportation of Drugs — Arizona
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Arizona Transportation of Drugs Lawyers
If you’ve been accused of transportation of drugs, you are facing some serious charges. Under Arizona law, drug-related crimes come with some of the harshest penalties. A conviction can result in imprisonment and/or fines. Additionally, if you’re found guilty, you could face collateral consequences, such as losing your job, being denied federal aid for college, or having difficulty finding a place to live.
When working toward a favorable outcome in your case, it’s best to have a seasoned attorney on your side. At Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense, our Arizona lawyers have more than 30 years of combined experience and have handled 1000s of cases, including more than 50 jury trials. Our team consists of former prosecutors, and one of our attorneys is a former police officer and judge. Turning to us for your defense means you will have a team with unique insights into the criminal justice system fighting for you.
How Does Arizona Define Transportation of Drugs
If law enforcement officers found illegal drugs in your home, on your person, in your vehicle, or at another location under your control, they will analyze the substance and measure its quantity. If they find more than would be reasonably assumed you could possess for personal use, you will be charged with transportation with the intent to sell.
The legal thresholds for common drugs include:
Methamphetamine
9 grams
Powdered Cocaine
9 grams
Rock Cocaine
¾ of a gram
Heroin
1 gram
LSD
½ millimeter or 50 dosage units
PCP
4 grams or 50 milliliters
Marijuana
More than 2 pounds
Penalties for Drug Transportation in Arizona
Drug transportation convictions carry heavy penalties, with substantial prison time, even in cases in which the quantities do not meet the threshold for a charge of intent to sell. If the amounts were above the threshold, you could face even longer in state prison. If you are accused of transporting drugs, the road ahead could be difficult without the help of an attorney. The quality and experience of your defense lawyer could not be more critical in these high-stakes drug cases.
Let Us Help You
If you have been charged with drug transportation, the outcome of your case could have serious ramifications on your life. You need a lawyer with the experience, knowledge, and resources to mount a persuasive, well-supported defense on your behalf. At Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense, our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience defending people charged with transportation of drugs. We have a track record of success and will work toward a favorable outcome in your case.
We know the criminal justice system – from both sides – and we put that experience to work for you.
Why Choose Us to Defend Your Drug Charges
At Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense, your case is backed by unmatched experience: a former judge who understands how decisions are made, an ex-prosecutor who knows how the state builds cases, and a retired police officer who knows law enforcement tactics inside and out.
30+ Years of Collective Experience
Over the length of their careers, the attorneys at Oliverson Law have helped thousands of people successfully fight their criminal charges.
Former Judge & Prosecutors
As former prosecutors, police officers, and judges, our attorneys have experience on all sides of the law. This insight allows them to better defend your case.
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FAQs About Drug Transportation Charges
Drug transportation refers to moving controlled substances from one location to another. If police find drugs exceeding personal-use thresholds in your home, vehicle, or on your person, you may be charged with transportation with intent to sell.
Penalties include substantial prison time even when quantities don’t meet the threshold for intent to sell. If amounts exceed the threshold, penalties increase significantly, potentially resulting in years in state prison.
Yes. Common defenses include challenging the legality of the search, questioning whether you had knowledge of the drugs, disputing threshold calculations, and examining chain of custody issues.
Beyond prison and fines, a conviction can lead to job loss, denial of federal college aid, housing difficulties, and a permanent criminal record that affects many areas of life.
Charged with Drug Transportation in Arizona?
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