Drug Crimes FAQs

ARS 13-3408 – Possession, Use, or Sale of Narcotic Drugs – Arizona Law & Penalties

ARS 13-3408 is the Arizona statute that prohibits certain acts with regard to narcotic drugs. People violate this law when they possess, use, sell, make, and/or engage in the transportation of narcotics. Some examples of narcotic drugs include cocaine, codeine, and heroin. A violation of this code section can result in a Class 2 felony …

ARS 13-3407 – Possession, Use, or Sale of a Dangerous Drug – Arizona Law & Penalties

ARS 13-3407 is the Arizona statute that makes it a crime for people to perform certain acts in relation to a dangerous drug (for example, possess one, use one, or make one). Common “dangerous drugs” include methamphetamine, mescaline, and MMDA. A violation of this code section can result in a Class 2 felony punishable by …

Colorado Drug Sentencing Alternatives

Updated January 13, 2021 Colorado drug diversion and “wobbler” sentencing Colorado policy is to offer low-level drug offenders every opportunity for rehabilitation rather than incarceration. Depending on your drug offense and your criminal history (if any), alternatives to incarceration for drug offenses may include: Pretrial diversion for first time drug misdemeanors; or A deferred sentence …

Can a felony drug possession charge be reduced to a misdemeanor in Nevada?

Possibly, especially if it is the defendant’s first offense. Possession of drugs for personal use is typically prosecuted as a felony in Nevada. However, prosecutors may be willing to lessen the felony drug charge to a misdemeanor if it is the defendant’s first offense. Nevada’s “catch-all” misdemeanor drug possession statute is NRS 454.351, and it …

Can I be charged with a California codeine crime if I had a prescription for codeine?

Codeine, like other prescription drugs, has a tricky relationship with California criminal drug laws. On the one hand, codeine is a commonly-prescribed painkiller. On the other hand, codeine is a “Schedule II” controlled substance whose use and possession are regulated under: HS 11350 California’s “possession of a controlled substance” law, HS 11550 California’s “under the influence of …

Can I be charged with a felony for taking “ecstasy” across city or county lines?

Ecstasy may be illegal in California–but it is still widely used as a “party drug” by people from all walks of life. Most people are vaguely aware that simple possession of a drug like ecstasy, for personal use, is a misdemeanor and thus a relatively “minor” crime. But what if you travel with the ecstasy–bringing …

Can I Go to Jail for Buying Drugs that Turn Out to Be Fake in Nevada?

Yes. Buying substances you believe are illegal drugs is a crime in Nevada notwithstanding whether the drugs turn out to be fake. Nevada courts see several cases where tourists unknowingly purchase imitation drugs. Often these people are not regular users and are unfamiliar with what drugs look like, so dealers opt to save money by …

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