As a drug crimes lawyer, Suzuki Law Offices consistently works with people facing charges of not just possession of controlled substances but also intent to distribute. This charge can mean a lifetime in prison. If you are being questioned, tell the police you wish to speak to our legal team immediately.
A meth possession with intent to distribute lawyer in Tucson is an advocate for your future. We work to protect your rights throughout the legal process. Our Tucson drug possession with intent to distribute lawyer is available to you around the clock, even on weekends.
Hire a Drug Crime Lawyer with Experience in Meth Charges
Methamphetamine is a highly dangerous drug with the potential to cause serious addiction and dependence. It is because of this that Arizona law is very specific that those found guilty of contributing to the distribution of the drug should face severe penalties, including the potential for decades in prison. If you are being questioned, you need an attorney who knows how to fight for you.
Attorney Suzuki is a former Assistant United States Attorney that’s worked on the prosecutor’s team across the country. That experience provides unique insight into how the prosecutor may be moving your case forward, including what potential strategies they may use against you. With our insight and decades of experience fighting for clients, you are in a better position to defend against these claims.
Arizona prosecutors will aggressively pursue charges against you of meth possession with intent to distribute if they have even limited evidence to do so. If arrested, charged, or questioned, consult with Suzuki Law Offices immediately. Choose a Tucson federal drug crimes lawyer with extensive experience to build a strong defense strategy for your case.
What to Do If You Are Being Questioned About Meth Possession
If you are found to be in possession of meth, what you do next can be critical in protecting your legal rights. Our Tucson federal crimes lawyers strongly encourage you to remain calm and abide by the instructions the police give you. Keep the following in mind.
- Do not answer questions or try to defend yourself. It may seem logical to state that the drugs are not yours or that there is a mistake. However, anything you say to the police may be used against you later.
- Ask to speak to your attorney. We recommend contacting our meth possession with intent to distribute attorney in Tucson immediately. Once you request an attorney, the police must cease questioning immediately.
- Gather any evidence to share with your lawyer. No matter what occurred or what the situation entails, provide your lawyer with extensive details and information about what happened and why. Small details can help your lawyer build a defense strategy for you.
Meth is a powerful drug that carries a significant risk to the public. The prosecution wants to do anything it can to make a name for itself by removing such dangerous drugs from the streets. To do that, they must charge you with a crime and fight to seek the highest level of conviction possible. With our Tucson meth possession with intent to distribute lawyer by your side, your rights remain protected through every stage of this process.
Building a Defense Strategy for Meth Possession with Intent
Every case is vastly different, and our objective is to always build a defense strategy that is very specific to your situation, leveraging the evidence available. With decades of experience in drug crime legal cases, you can expect our legal team to know the legal options available to you. Some of the potential defense strategies that may be applicable to you include:
- Lack of possession: We may try to demonstrate that you did not have the substance on you, but rather it was just near you. That is, we may be able to show the drugs were not yours and not under your control.
- Unlawful search: Another important strategy is to show that law enforcement violated your Fourth Amendment protections against illegal searches and seizures, rendering any evidence they obtained inadmissible.
- Lack of knowledge: Our legal team may work to show that you did not know that being in possession of the amount of meth you had was indicative of intent to distribute.
Many times, we can get your charges dropped or reduced. Other times, we can help you enter into a diversion program if you are a first-time offender. There are legal strategies available to most people, but having legal guidance is often critical. Talk to our Tucson criminal defense lawyer today.
Understanding Meth With Intent to Sell Charges
Meth is an illegal substance, which means any possession of it creates a high risk of facing criminal charges. Possession alone is a class 4 felony, punishable by up to 39 months in prison. If there is reason to believe you planned to distribute that substance, you could be charged with possession with intent to distribute.
The intent to distribute increases the charge to a class 2 felony. Under Arizona law 13-3407, you are considered over the legal threshold if you are carrying more than 9 grams of meth at a single time. Below that, the court may agree that you were only in possession of what you might use for yourself. Over that, it seems you planned to distribute it.
In addition to this threshold, the court may also seek possession with intent to distribute charges if you are found to have evidence that indicates you were selling the substance. That might include large amounts of cash on you or scales, baggies, or other containers used for sorting the substance. Possession with intent to distribute can mean up to 12 years and six months in prison for a first-time offender, and much longer for a person with any other felony convictions. Talk to our Tucson meth possession with intent to distribute attorney today.
Set Up a Consultation with a Meth Possession with Intent to Distribute Attorney in Tucson
Suzuki Law Offices brings decades of dedication to our clients’ best interests to your case.
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