How Have Laws Gotten Tougher in Phoenix and Surrounding Areas
Arizona has some of the toughest drug laws in the entire United States. Due to the geographic location of Arizona, drug crimes in Phoenix are very common and punishments are becoming stricter and stricter in order to win the war against drugs. It is very possible that when charged with any drug related offense prosecutors will pursue a penalty that is unreasonable in order to teach you a lesson, or make an example out of you. When you contact Leslie LeMense Law we will explain current laws regarding illegal drugs and how these tough laws may affect your case.
Before the abundance of drug crimes in the Phoenix area, if an individual was charged with possession of an illegal drug in a small amount, punishment would be geared towards rehabilitation. However, due to rising drug crimes, even possessions of small amounts are classified as felonies. Severity of drug crime penalties can leave your life changed forever. Do not hesitate to contact a criminal lawyer in Phoenix or Arizona area.
Harsh Criminal Laws in Phoenix
Harsh mandatory minimum jail/prison sentencing has become a reality for anyone convicted of a drug crime. As a way to clean- up possession, use, trafficking and manufacturing, Arizona issues some of the strictest penalties for drug related crimes. Even if the offender is a first time offender and has a clean record, incarceration could potentially follow. When faced with any drug crime offense one should hire an attorney who has experience negotiating lesser penalties such as drug treatment rehabilitation, and/or house arrest.
In contrast to hard drugs such as meth and heroine, marijuana seems less harmful. Are penalties more lenient for drug crime offenses involving marijuana? The answer is no. Although marijuana may not be as harmful as other drugs it is still a growing problem in Arizona. In order to crackdown on marijuana use, penalties are strict for offenders who manufacture, sell or transport marijuana. Marijuana use is a problem among college students in the Arizona area. It is a myth that college students are subjected to less punishment, if convicted students could negatively affect their college future.
Due to the expanding drug use in Arizona, penalties for all drug related offenses are becoming tougher. If not represented by the right attorney one could find themselves facing severe prison sentences and/or unnecessarily large fines. Tougher criminal laws in Phoenix are no joke. One slip up and your life could be changed forever. At LeMense Law we are dedicated to negotiating lesser penalties such as house arrest and treatment programs for our clients. We approach your case with concern and attempt to achieve a favorable resolution for you.