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Drug Charges Overview

Phoenix Drug Crimes Charges

At The Baker Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona, our lawyers are skilled at developing a solid defense against drug charges. We are also dedicated to making sure our clients understand the charges they are facing and understand the criminal justice process. If you have been charged with or investigated for a drug offense, contact an attorney who will stand by you every step of the way. Call The Baker Law Firm at 602-889-6901.

Partnering with our clients to develop a strong defense against a drug crime charge

At The Baker Law Firm, we involve clients in every aspect of their drug defense case. We discuss the pros and cons of proceeding to trial, analyzing the evidence against you and recommending a course of action that we believe to be in your best interests. However, the ultimate decision about proceeding to trial is yours—the client's.

We use this approach with all types of drug crimes charges, from misdemeanors to felonies. Our cases have included those involving:

  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Having drug paraphernalia, such as pipes, razor blades, or even plastic bags for marijuana may be cause for a drug charge.
  • Methamphetamines: Selling or manufacturing meth can result in state or federal charges, depending upon the amount of the drug involved and other factors. Having the raw ingredients may also make you vulnerable.
  • Cocaine: Possession or sale of either powder or crack cocaine can lead to serious charges.
  • Prescription Drugs: This can involve fake prescriptions, forged prescriptions, and attempts to have legitimate prescriptions filled at multiple pharmacies.
  • Possession with Intent to Sell: Having large amounts of any controlled substance or packing equipment may lead to a charge of drug possession with intent to sell.
  • Drug Importation and Transportation: Authorities are increasingly active at shipping centers such as UPS, DHL, the U.S. Postal Service, and Fedex. Many of our clients charged with drug trafficking have been arrested in conjunction with sting operations at such facilities.

Using our knowledge of state and federal drug laws to defend our clients

State and federal drug sentences are stringent. In many instances, guidelines require mandatory sentencing based on the severity of the crime and the defendant's criminal history. These guidelines are usually followed by judges unless there are significant mitigating circumstances. Our attorneys are able to present compelling arguments for lesser penalties, securing reduced sentences for clients.

In addition to developing arguments for mitigating circumstances in sentencing, our lawyers focus on how evidence is presented by the prosecution. Our lawyers make sure that any search or seizure conducted was legal; and if it was not, our attorneys immediately file motions to have the charges dismissed or have the evidence suppressed. Our attorneys also work to lower charges by contesting the amount of the controlled substance cited in the charge. He develops arguments based on the difference between actual possession and constructive possession.

If you have been charged with a drug crime, contact our Phoenix office to schedule a confidential consultation. Call us at 602-889-6901. At our law firm, Clients Come First.