Prescott Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Have You Been Arrested for a Drug Crime in Prescott?

A large percentage of arrests made in Arizona are related to illegal drugs.  If you have been arrested for a drug crime you can be facing a serious felony offense with harsh penalties.  A person convicted of a drug crime may lose their personal property and be sentenced to time in state prison.  It is important that you contact a Prescott criminal defense lawyer who can defend you and protect your rights when facing a drug crime charge.  Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC has many years of experience in defending individuals charged with all types of drug offenses and can review and evaluate your case to determine how the defense will proceed.

What is a Drug Crime?

Drug crimes arrests are usually one of the following offenses related to drugs or illegal substances which are prohibited by law:

• Possession
• Possession with the intent to sell
• Manufacturing or cultivating
• Trafficking
• Transport for sale
• Importation

A drug crime can range from a simple possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use to the sale of a large amount of heroin or other controlled substance.   Depending on the quantity and type of illegal drug or substance as well as where the offense occurred can influence the type of charge and the sentencing outcome when convicted.  There is a chance you could lose your assets, personal property and real estate. 

We know that sometimes law enforcement can be overzealous in drug arrests and may make an illegal search and seizure.  Any violation of your rights must be immediately identified by our legal team as part of the strategy for your defense.   You are innocent until proven guilty.  The government must make a case against you beyond a reasonable doubt that you violated any drug laws.  A defense attorney can aggressively challenge the government evidence against you and defend your legal rights.   We have successfully defended those accused of drug crimes resulting in the best possible outcome based on the specific circumstances.   Contact us immediately to receive a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

Contact a Prescott Drug Crime Defense Attorney for a free initial consultation.