Phoenix Drug Cultivation Defense Attorney

Drug Cultivation Charges in Phoenix?

In cases in which law enforcement finds a number of marijuana plants growing, they charge is usually drug cultivation.  This offense can be a felony, either Class 3 or Class 5, depending upon the number of plants found, as it is considered that the purpose of the cultivation is for future distribution of the illegal drug.  If convicted of this offense, the penalty can be very severe - in some cases up to 25 years in state prison.  For a first conviction of cultivation, the sentence includes a minimum of 6 months in jail, and up to 8 ¾ years in some cases.  Each subsequent conviction results in ever more severe penalties.

Drug Cultivation Defense Lawyer in Phoenix

This offense has mandatory jail time as part of the punishment if you are convicted.  The crime of cultivation of marijuana is not subject to Proposition 200, in which individuals who possess drugs for their own use avoid jail time and conviction by attending drug treatment programs.  If arrested and charged with drug cultivation and subsequently convicted of the crime, it is highly likely that you will be spending at least 6 months in jail as a part of your penalty.  It is crucial that you have a Phoenix drug cultivation defense lawyer representing you in such cases.  At the Knowles Law Firm, the legal team has assisted numerous individuals charged with this crime to beat the charges or avoid jail time with a reduced charge or other option.  The case must be immediately addressed by one of the criminal defense lawyers from the firm in order to determine how to move forward with a strong defense strategy.

In some cases, overzealous law enforcement has violated the rights of the individual with regard to Search and Seizure.  The constitution protects the citizen of the USA, and if your rights were violated, a court challenge can be filed to suppress the evidence gathered illegally.  When these court challenges are successful, there is no evidence to submit and the charges are dropped.  There are other tactics that could be employed on your behalf.  It is critical that you don't answer questions from investigators or law enforcement until you have enlisted an attorney from Knowles Law Firm.  Your case can be damaged by what you tell law enforcement while frightened, upset or confused.  An attorney from the Knowles Law Firm will advise you how to proceed and protect yourself in the case.

Contact a Phoenix Drug Cultivation Defense Attorney from the Knowles Law Firm if you have been arrested and charged with marijuana cultivation.