Phoenix Drug Manufacturing, Distribution, and Trafficking
Phoenix drug trafficking, distribution, and manufacturing are subject to the harshest charges and heaviest sentencing for Arizona drug offenses. Many clients turn to Billar & Donald, P.C. for effective drug defense strategies and representation in state and federal courts.
Phoenix drug manufacturing charge
Phoenix drug manufacturing refers to producing, preparing, mixing, extracting, or processing drugs illegally either from natural sources or through a chemical synthesis. It can also refer to packaging illegal drugs. Examples of drug manufacturing activities include:
- Growing marijuana plants indoors or outdoors
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- Operating a crack cocaine cooking lab
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- Making crystal methamphetamine or crank in meth labs
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- Purchasing or possessing precursor chemicals for manufacture
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- Packaging or bagging marijuana
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- Purchasing or possessing equipment for drug manufacture
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Phoenix drug distribution charge—Phoenix drug trafficking charge
Distributing or transporting a drug from one location to another equates to drug trafficking. This often falls under both federal and state laws. Agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) become involved if the Phoenix drug trafficking charge falls under federal jurisdiction. A U.S. Attorney generally prosecutes the case. If handled at the state level, local Phoenix police authorities are involved, and typically, the Phoenix District Attorney tries the case.
Threshold amounts for drugs
Exceeding the statutory threshold amount in distribution, drug manufacturing, or sale becomes a higher class of felony. Under Arizona statutes, the threshold amounts for some controlled dangerous substances are:
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- PCP—50 milliliters/four grams
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- Methamphetamine—nine grams
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- Cocaine base/hydrolyzed cocaine—750 milligrams
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- LSD—one half milliliter or 50 dosage units
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Serious drug offenders
When Phoenix manufacturing, distribution, or trafficking generates income greater than $25,000 in one year, the case becomes a serious drug offense subject to sentencing for life imprisonment with no eligibility for suspended sentence, probation, pardon, or release until the offender serves 25 years or the sentence is commuted.
Seek experienced legal help
If you face serious drug charges, you need experienced legal help to defend your rights. Search and seizure violations and other defense strategies can often help reduce charges or sentencing.
Contact Us, Billar & Donald, P.C. and provide us with detailed information about your case so we can begin an assessment.
, Billar & Donald, P.C. and provide us with detailed information about your case so we can begin an assessment.