Arizona Drug Possession Laws Under Arizona state law, possessing and using dangerous drugs, such as methamphetamine or meth, can get you charged with felony drug possession and result in imprisonment. Penalties for drug possession in Arizona depends on what you’re being charged for and your criminal history, but stiffer penalties are expected if you were
Arizona Deferred Sentencing If you are facing a potential criminal prosecution, then a deferred sentencing resolution can be a viable option to avoid jail time or other court-sanctioned penalties for your crime or misdemeanor. But what exactly is a deferred sentence or prosecution? How does it work and who are the qualified participants? Snader Law
Consideration Before Signing a Plea Bargain in Arizona Is there a way to avoid a prison sentence for committing a crime? If you’ve been charged with a felony on your first offense, then you can enter a plea agreement and be considered for probation. This is referred to as felony probation, also referred to as
Domestic Violence & Criminal Cases involving Domestic Abuse in Arizona Domestic violence is not just about intentional serious physical injuries. The Arizona statute defines domestic violence as any behavior of an abuser that may involve intentionally and knowingly causing physical harm. The domestic assault has a relatively straight-forward definition: offenders are guilty of assaulting an
Jail Time & Fines are Just the Start After an arrest, my client’s primary concern is going to jail or prison. But, in many cases, the larger problem is the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. Mandatory incarceration is only the beginning of you being sentenced within the full extent of allowable “punishment” that the
