Prescott Possession Defense Attorney

Have You Been Arrested For Drug Possession in Prescott?

Federal and State laws govern the penalties for possession of illegal substances.  A person who is arrested for possession of illegal drugs can be charged with a felony offense if they are in possession of enough of the substance.  If you or someone you know has been charged drug possession it is important to contact a Prescott criminal defense lawyer who can actively defend you against a possession charge.  Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC as a vast amount of experience in successfully representing individuals charged with possession of drugs.

What is a Drug Possession Charge?

The law prohibits the use and possession of illegal drugs, intoxicating substances, drug paraphernalia, and drug manufacturing materials.   If a person in found with marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine (meth), cocaine, hashish, crack cocaine, opium, LSD, PCP, psilocybin mushrooms, and ecstasy (MDMA) on his person or under his control that may constitute grounds for an arrest.  Laws also prohibit the possession of certain chemicals used in drug manufacturing or cultivation as well as such things as syringes and crack pipes.  Depending on the place where the arrest was made (there are increased penalties for proximity to children), the amount of drugs, the type of drugs, and the surrounding circumstances can help determine the severity of the penalty at sentencing. 

For instance, if an offender had a small amount of drugs in his possession for his owner person use as opposed to a large amount which was packaged and ready for sale would be factors that a judge considers when reviewing a case.   A drug possession offender may be sentenced to jail, have his property confiscated or face deportation if a non-resident.   A defense attorney has valuable experience is challenging evidence presented by the government in a drug possession case.  It must be determined if law enforcement conducted a correct search and seizure.  The criminal defense lawyer from the firm is experienced in aggressively protecting your legal rights and assisting you in minimizing the impact of the criminal charge against you.  Contact us immediately to receive a free consultation with one of our lawyers.

Contact a Prescott Possession Defense Attorney for a free initial consultation.