If you are facing Marijuana Possession charges, you need an expert Criminal Defense Attorney with a proven track record on your side. A conviction of Possession or Use of Marijuana is potentially a felony charge and may require you to serve time in prison. These charges are nothing to take lightly.

You need experts on your side fast.

David M. Cantor is a Certified Criminal Defense Specialist and the premier Defense Attorney in Arizona. The Law Offices of David M. Cantor is AV® rated and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®, Criminal Law Section and has a proven track record in defending marijuana possession charges in Arizona.

Do not hire anyone less than the best to defend you with these serious allegations.

Possession or Use of Marijuana A.R.S. §13-3405

Possession or Use of Marijuana in Arizona, is typically defined as possessing less than the less than two pounds of marijuana. This is normally charged as a class six felony.

Possible Sentences Less Than 2lbs of Marijuana (Class 6 Felony)

First Offense:

  • Probation

If probation is violated, you can be taken into custody from two to four weeks until the Judge reinstates your probation and issues your releases. These charges may be resolved by an experienced criminal defense lawyer by either pleading them down to a misdemeanor, which can carry up to six months in jail if you violate probation or a TASC resolution. (Click here to learn more about TASC)

Multiple Offenses or TASC Ineligible Sentences

  • Up to 2 Years Prison

If the accused has already participated in the TASC program or they have been previously convicted of a drug charge, then they are deemed TASC ineligible. However, a person is still Prop 200 (TASC) eligible if they only have one prior low level drug conviction, or they have only done TASC one prior time.

You will not be TASC eligible if the prior conviction was for sale of drugs, promoting prison contraband or driving while under the influence of drugs.

If the Prosecutor finds you have two prior convictions they will not allow you to be Prop 200 eligible for a third offense which will result in up 2 years of incarceration.

Two to Four lbs of Marijuana (Class 6 Felony)

If the accused possesses from two to four pounds of marijuana and the drug is for personal use and is not for sale, then under Arizona law this is a class five felony, which carries a mandatory prison sentence.

Possible Sentences 2-4lbs of Marijuana (Class 5 Felony)

  • First Offense: 2.5 Years Mandatory Prison Time
  • Second Offense: Up to 3.75 Years in Prison
  • Third Offense: Up to 7.5 Years in Prison

If the accused possesses more than four pounds of marijuana and is for personal use only (not for sale) you will be charged with a class four felony.

Possible Sentences Greater Than 4lbs of Marijuana For Personal Use (Class 4 Felony)

• First Offense: Up to 3.75 Years Mandatory Prison Time
• Second Offense: Up to 7.5 Years in Prison
• Third Offense: Up to 15 Years in Prison

The Criminal Trial Lawyers at The Law Offices of David M. Cantor take pride in knowing more about how to defend your Marijuana possession charges in Arizona than prosecutors and police officers. Some possible defenses are:

• The Accused Did Not Knowingly Possess Any Drugs
• Miranda Rights Violation
• Denial of Right To Counsel

A conviction of Possession or Use of Marijuana in Arizona has lifelong consequences and the rest of your future is in jeopardy.

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