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Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Phoenix
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Controlled Substance Definitions in Arizona Narcotic Drugs – These substances are classified as natural or synthetic drugs and any substance that is a narcotic, such as opium, cannabis, heroin, LSD, pseudoephedrine and codeine.
Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Possession For possession, you won't be required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence, unless you have a prior drug conviction from federal or another state jurisdiction, then you'll be sentenced to no less than 15 days of incarceration with a maximum of up to two years.
"Controlled substance" means a drug, substance or immediate precursor in schedules I through V of title 36, chapter 27 or the rules adopted pursuant to title 36, chapter 27, or a dangerous drug or a narcotic drug listed in section 13-3401.
An Arizona drug law known as “Prop 200” was passed by a voter initiative in 1996 and says that a person charged with simple drug possession must receive probation for a first-time drug offense. This is true even if it is not the person's first felony offense.
Schedule IV controlled substances are prescription drugs with a high potential for abuse. Examples include Xanax and Ambien. Schedule IV controlled substances are drugs with a moderate potential for abuse.
Penalties for Possession of Drugs in Arizona Possession of controlled dangerous substances can be charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor or a Class 3, 4, or 5 felonies in Arizona, depending on the type of drug possessed.
Controlled Drugs Schedule I — drugs with a high abuse risk. These drugs have NO safe, accepted medical use in the United States. Schedule II — drugs with a high abuse risk, but also have safe and accepted medical uses in the United States. Schedule III, IV, or V — drugs with an abuse risk less than Schedule II.
Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.
Drug Possession Penalties Description of the OffenseClass of Felony Possession or use of dangerous drugs Class 4 felony Possession of dangerous drugs intended for sale Class 2 felony Possession of equipment or chemicals for manufacturing a dangerous drug Class 3 felony Manufacturing of dangerous drugs Class 2 felony3 more rows
For example, you might be arrested for attempted possession of a controlled substance if you are caught trying to buy drugs from a drug dealer, but the drug dealer does not actually give you the drugs.
