Phoenix, Arizona Narcotics Possession Attorney
The penalties for possessing, distributing, or smuggling narcotics can be substantial at both the state and federal levels. In the case of methamphetamine, if you're convicted for selling meth you face a minimum 5 to 15 year prison sentence. Additionally, in the state of Arizona, possessing more than 9 grams of meth carries a mandatory prison sentence. In the case of cocaine, prison is mandatory for persons convicted for possessing more than 9 grams — 750 milligrams if it is in rock form. Selling cocaine carries a 3 to 12.5 year prison sentence as well. At the Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C., we counsel and defend people arrested on drug charges related to narcotics possession and narcotics trafficking.
Before you talk to investigators or prosecutors, contact the drug charges defense attorneys at the Suzuki Law Offices today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case.
Car Stops and Narcotics Possession
When police stop a car it's not uncommon for them to ask to search the vehicle. If they do not see anything in plain sight that would indicate the presence of drugs or illegal activity, they do not have a right to search your car. Additionally, if the police don't have reasonable suspicion that you've done something wrong, they can't stop your car in the first place. If narcotics are found in your car, the prosecution must prove they are yours.
As your attorney, Mr. Suzuki challenges the constitutionality of car stops and whether or not the police had probable cause to search your vehicle. We review dashboard video, if it's available, and determine whether or not an officer followed proper procedures in the field. We also challenge the prosecution's claim that the drugs found were yours — especially when other people were in your car or had access to your car.
Contact the Narcotics Charges Attorneys at the Suzuki Law Offices
The penalties for narcotics possession or trafficking can be quite severe. In order to protect your rights and interests, contact the drug crimes defense attorneys at the Suzuki Law Offices today to schedule an appointment to learn how we can help you.
