Arizonans who are arrested on drug charges must remember the penalties and the long-term consequences that accompany a conviction. This is true whether it is a person who is facing arrest for trafficking drugs, distributing drugs, selling it at a low level, or is simply accused of drug possession. There are many factors that are part of lodging a strong defense after an arrest for drug possession. Understanding the elements of these drug crimes when the case is prosecuted can be important to the defense.
Driving while under the influence of drugs is a crime in Arizona
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a common offense, and it is one that law enforcement officials are well prepared to deal with during a traffic stop. Most police departments have breath testing equipment, as well as access to other chemical tests, that can definitively show that someone had alcohol in their system at the time of their arrest.
Woman accused of delivering meth arrested on drug offenses
Being charged with drug offenses in Prescott Valley and throughout Arizona carries serious consequences. The type of drugs the person is accused of being involved with will largely dictate how serious the potential penalties are. For example, people who are accused of possessing marijuana for personal use will not be treated as harshly if there is a conviction as those who are accused of manufacturing, selling and distributing a drug like methamphetamine.
Men facing drug charges related to Fentanyl after traffic stop
Prescott Valley law enforcement is vigilant in its attempts to stop drugs from being a major problem in the area.
