In Arizona drug cases, there is an important concept called threshold amount. The threshold amount for various dangerous and narcotic drugs is found below:
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9 Grams including in Liquid Suspension | |
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Cocaine |
9 Grams in powder |
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Heroin |
1 Gram |
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LSD |
½ Milliliters |
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2 Pounds | |
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PCP |
4 Grams |
For any combination consisting solely of the drugs listed above, the threshold is an amount equal to or in excess of the threshold as determined by the application of ARS 13-3420. For any drug not listed above or any combination of drugs not listed above, the threshold is in an amount with the value of as least $1000.00
I AM CHARGED WITH POSSESSION FOR SALE OVER THE THRESHOLD. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
The reason the threshold amount is important is because if the State convicts you of any of the following: Drug Possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drug Cultivation, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Smuggling, Drug Trafficking, Drug Distribution, or Drug Transportation, and you are over the threshold amount, then the judge must sentence you to prison and you are not eligible for probation or suspension of sentence. That provision is found in Arizona Revised Statute 13-3419.
However, if the police allege less than the threshold amount, then the suspect is still eligible for probation even if the charge is one of the ones listed above.
CAN I FIGHT POSSESSION FOR SALE OVER THE THRESHOLD? HOW?
Yes, you can fight it!
If you have been charged with a drug crime in Phoenix, Arizona, please do not hesitate to contact Vladimir Gagic at 602-955-1985 to set up a free consultation with an experienced attorney. Phoenix drug crimes defense lawyer Vladimir Gagic is dedicated to your defense.
