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Meth Crimes: Why They’re Classified as “Dangerous Drugs” Offenses

All Meth crimes in Arizona are Charged as felonies; all felonies expose a person to prison. Law enforcement officers recently conducted the biggest methamphetamine bust in Maricopa County’s history. Sheriffs investigated for several months before locating 18 bricks of meth (51 pounds) worth almost $1 million. The twenty-six year old…

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TruNarc Laser Drug Detector: Pros and cons of new device that detects illegal drugs and narcotics

TruNarc: Police Drug Detection Police Departments around the Country have begun using TruNarc, a mobile device used for drug testing. The device can rapidly detect single or multiple compounds and drugs, including those more difficult to detect such as “bath salts”, within seconds. For the last 50 years police have…

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Drug Possession Sentencing: The higher the quantity of an illegal drug found in a person’s possession, the harsher the penalties.

Drug Possession Laws in Phoenix AZ In Arizona, a person may be charged with possession of an illegal drug if they are knowingly in possession of Marijuana, an illegal drug, or a dangerous drug, defined under A.R.S. 34 13-3401. The higher the quantity of a drug a person is found…

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Methamphetamine (Meth) Charges: Dangerous Drug Classifications, Laws and Sentencing Guidelines

Methamphetamine “Meth” Charges in Phoenix AZ Under Arizona Law A.R.S. 13-3401.6 the drug Methamphetamine or “Meth” is classified as a “Dangerous Drug”. A person may be guilty of a Dangerous Drug crime if they knowingly possessed any amount of Methamphetamine or “Meth” as defined under A.R.S. § 13-3407. Arizona Dangerous…

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Drug Possession Laws: Sentencing and Penalties for Drug Possession Convictions

“Arizona has different sentencing ranges for drug convictions: those in which charges involve possession below the “Threshold Amount” and those that involve charges that equal or exceed the “Threshold Amount”. Drug Possession Laws in Arizona Convictions require “knowledge” of Possession. In order for the prosecution to convict a defendant for…

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