Being convicted of selling drugs in Arizona can be a very serious charge. You could be facing probation, expensive fines, jail time, or even prison time. Because this is a very serious charge, you should consult with an experienced attorney to help you through this process.

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If you or a loved one has been charged with drug possession with intent to sell, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who will provide an aggressive representation so that you can have the best chance to get your case resolved. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be. 

Being charged with a drug possession crime could lead to being charged with multiple drug related crimes. Some of the common crimes that are tied together are possession, possession with intent to distribute and possession with the intent to sell. Possession with intent to sell can have varying penalties depending on the specific details of the case. Some of the penalties you could face if convicted are:

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• Marijuana Charges (ARS §13-3405): If there was less than 2 pounds, then it would be deemed as a Class 4 Felony and would have a 1.5 to 3 year prison sentence. If it was between 2 and 4 pounds, then it would be deemed as a Class 3 Felony and would come with a prison sentence of 2.5 to 7 years. If the charge was more than 4 pounds, then it would be a Class 2 Felony and would come with a sentence of 4 to 10 years. Within all of these charges, there would be a fine of $750 or 3 times the amount of the value.

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• Dangerous Drugs & Narcotics (ARS §13-3407): This would be deemed as a Class 2 Felony and would bring the potential of 4 to 10 years in prison. For dangerous drugs, you could also face a $1,000 fine or 3 times the value of the drugs. Narcotics would come with a $2,000 fine or 3 times the value of the drugs.

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• Prescription Drugs (ARS §13-3406): This would be deemed as a Class 6 Felony and can come with between 6 months and 1.5 years in prison. You could also be fined $1,000 or 3 times the value of the drugs.

Arizona’s drug laws can be complicated to navigate. Two people convicted of the same drug charge can get different sentences based on a variety of factors. Below are a couple of factors considered in a drug sales case:

• Is the person charged a repeat offender?

• What was the quantity of the drug involved?

• What was the type of drug involved in the case?

• Did the person charged have the intention of selling the drug?