Heroin:  About Heroin and the Law

Phoenix Heroin Defense Attorney

Heroin is considered to be one of the most dangerous of illegal drugs, and is treated accordingly by the laws in Arizona.  The threshold amount for heroin is only 1 gram of the substance; if you are found to possess more than that you will be in extremely serious legal trouble.  Never face any heroin offense without a skilled Phoenix heroin defense lawyer as there could be strong defense options in your case.  At the Knowles Law Firm, the legal team has proven experience in defending those charged with these offenses.

Heroin Penalties

A first conviction in a heroin possession case which is above the threshold amount could result in 12 ½ years in state prison.  A second offense could bring up to 23 ¼ years, and a third offense could result in a minimum sentence of  6 years in prison, and a maximum of 35 years incarcerated in state prison.  It is a very serious matter to have been caught in possession of heroin, and even if you are below the threshold, you will still be facing certain penalties, although jail will not be included.

Arizona Heroin Laws

The law states that those who are below the threshold amount will face the following penalties: "If a person who is convicted of a violation of this section is granted probation, the court shall order that as a condition of probation the person perform not less than three hundred sixty hours of community restitution with an agency or organization that provides counseling, rehabilitation or treatment for alcohol or drug abuse, an agency or organization that provides medical treatment to persons who abuse controlled substances, an agency or organization that serves persons who are victims of crime or any other appropriate agency or organization."  You will also face random drug testing as part of the probation.  Any violation of the probation can result in dangerous repercussions.

When dealing with a heroin drug offense, it is vital that you have powerful legal representation fighting every step of the way.  It is possible that your rights were violated when you were arrested or searched; there also could be other law enforcement errors that can assist in opening the door to court challenges to suppress the evidence against you.  The legal team at the Knowles Law firm will fight for every advantage for the clients and to assist in helping you to fight to maintain your freedom and a clean criminal record.

Contact a Phoenix Heroin Defense Lawyer from the Knowles Law Firm today!