The doctor is facing a slew of charges including: conspiracy, 8 counts of trafficking in the identity of another person, 3 counts of fraud, 68 counts of obtaining a narcotic by fraud, and 9 counts of obtaining a dangerous drug by fraud. These are all very serious charges and should she be convicted, she will likely spend several years in prison.

The three charged with the offense used names belonging to patients and even family members to get prescriptions filled. According to KVOA, the indictment accuses the doctor of “participating in a large scale prescription drug fraud”.

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem. More and more people are turning their addictions to these types of drugs over the typical cocaine and heroin of decades gone by. It could be because these are highly available and easy to obtain, or because they still don’t have the stigma of other illegal drugs.

However, most of the prescription drugs entering the illegal drug trade enter it through a physician or other medical professional. These professionals are often held in the highest esteem, making it a long and tough fall when they are arrested and charged with drug offenses.

Whether you are talking about prescription drugs or other illegal drugs, it’s important to realize it takes all types. What I mean is, people facing drug charges don’t always look like the junkie on the corner. Doctors, teachers, and business people alike get caught up in the criminal justice system—often on drug charges like these.

If you are charged with possession of narcotics, including cocaine, heroin, or morphine, you could face felony charges and a potential 18 months in prison. However, if this is your first offense, you could qualify for deferred prosecution.

Deferred prosecution is a chance to serve probation before being formally tried. If you are successful on probation, the charges against you will be dropped.

If you’re facing drug charges, you need an aggressive defense attorney on your side. Contact me today to discuss the details of your case and how I can help. I can give you some valuable legal advice.

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The Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is trying to hit the drug cartels where it hurts, in their pockets. With human trafficking allegedly bringing the DTO’s (drug trafficking organizations) $2 billion last year, tightening the funnel that takes that cash across the border is crucial in making things more difficult for the drug kingpins.

But, what about the regular citizens of Arizona? Affected by the run-off from these large drug operations, we see acquaintances, neighbors, and friends getting caught up in addiction and crime that may have otherwise not reached them.

Marijuana, heroin, and now methamphetamines are coming over through Mexican drug cartels. Arizonans may pass by trucks filled with drugs or even victims of human trafficking without knowing it. Because the majority of our “imported” illegal drugs come from Mexico, Arizona is a hot spot of recreational use and addiction alike.

The Arizona criminal courts are no stranger to seeing criminal cases that involve people connected to the Mexican drug trade. The judges and prosecutors also know that native Arizonans with no Mexican connections can just as easily get caught up in the cycle of drugs and crime.

Whether facing simple charges of possession of a controlled substance or even drug trafficking, having a defense attorney on your side is crucial to the potential success of your case. Knowing you have someone in your corner, looking out for your best interests can bring a small sense of relief during this stressful time.

Officials in Arizona take drug charges very seriously, and so should you. If you are facing charges and need legal help, call me.

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According to The Daily Times, officials seized 116 pounds of marijuana and $50,000 in cash from the home which was occupied by 23 year old Joel Archuleta, an adult female, and a 1 year old child. The home, located in the Mesa residential mobile home park, is part of a Crime Free Housing area.

The 23 year old Archuleta was arrested at the home and a 24 year old Victor Archuleta was arrested in Durango Colorado in relation to the case as well.  It is not uncommon to see different state agencies work together in larger cases like this.

Because the home in which the drugs were found was part of a Crime-Free Housing area, the residents will be evicted. Such housing developments feature a contract where residents agree to refrain from criminal conduct.

The exact charges that the Archuleta men face is not clear though they will likely be facing several years behind bars and no doubt several felony charges.

While marijuana is typically considered the least serious of controlled substances to be caught with, it can still carry hefty penalties depending on the circumstances of the case.

If you are facing possession of marijuana charges and this is your first offense, you may qualify for deferred prosecution. This refers to a second chance that the courts give occasionally give first time offenders. It essentially involves serving a term of probation that, when successful, results in the charges against you being dropped.

When up against drug charges in the state of Arizona, you want to be certain you have an experienced local defense attorney on your side. If you are curious whether your case is eligible for deferred prosecution or just wondering what to do next, call me now.

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According to the Arizona Daily Star, police received a call last Saturday night reporting that several cars had pulled around the back of a warehouse located on  Dragoon Street near I-10. The caller told police that several men in body armor and weapons were outside of the building.

Upon arrival, the police held those outside of the building and raised the warehouse where they found 2 additional suspects.

Inside, police found several guns, body armor and about 2,000 of marijuana.

In total, 5 men were arrested: 27 yr. old Johnny Leon-Beltran, 31 yr. old Luis Osuna-Badilla, 29 yr. old Manuel Pacheco-Castillo, 23 yr. old Luis A. Ramirez-Biebrich, and 21 yr. old Juan. F. Torres-Obeso. The men are facing a variety of charges including possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, marijuana to transport for sale and conspiracy.

The Star reports that weapon charges have not been filed as police try to determine which of the suspects handled the weapons. These charges will likely follow.

Serious drug charges like these typically carry pretty lengthy prison sentences. The sentence these men will face if convicted depends on many factors, including their criminal history, and the amount they are accused of handling.

In addition, if they are charged with weapons offenses, that potential sentence will only grow.

Although possession for sale is a serious drug crime, possession itself can also be quite serious. If you are caught with less than 2 pounds of marijuana, you could still be facing felony charges and a potential prison sentence.

Deferred prosecution is one alternative that is an option for some first time offenders. A deferred prosecution is where you, the defendant, serve a period of probation before going to trial. If successful, the charges are dropped.

If you are facing drug charges in Arizona, we can help you explore all of the options available. Contact our attorneys to discuss the details of your case today.

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Forty-two year old David Paul De Costa is accused of taking heroin and methamphetamines into his client, Jesse Alejandro, who is being held in a Maricopa County Superior Court jail facility. Alejandro is awaiting trial on murder charges and also for having another attorney smuggle drugs into the facility, according to this Arizona Central report.

Both De Costa and Alejandro’s girlfriend Emilee Keen face charges of transferring and selling controlled substances, participating in a criminal syndicate, and conspiracy to promote contraband in a detention facility. All of the charges as Class 2 felonies.

All of the facts aren’t clear but it is alleged De Costa was given favors of a sexual nature for his participation in the scheme.

When police went to the home of Keen they apparently found an unspecified amount of drugs and cash. She was, reportedly, on probation at the time of this arrest and may face violations for this as well. When someone violates the terms of their probation, the probation can be revoked and they will then be required to serve an active sentence rather than one supervised in the community.

Class 2 felonies carry a potential sentence of 4 to 10 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. Considering both defendants are facing multiple charges, they are looking at a potentially lengthy prison term.

Facing charges, no matter who you are, is a frightening experience. Whether you are guilty or not, the thought of having to spend years behind bars is enough to make anyone nervous.

If you are facing drug charges in Arizona and have questions about your case and potential sentence, call our defense attorneys. We can give you a free consultation and an evaluation of your case, and your options.

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The man was attempting to enter Arizona from Mexico but was turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents when the discovery was made. It’s unclear what charges the man will face although it is likely he will be looking at some serious time, whether in the State or Federal system.

Serious drug offenses like trafficking and distributing carry serious penalties. One of the most common serious drug offenses is possession with intent to sell. Unlike other states, Arizona determines your intent simply by the amount of controlled substance you were caught with.

So, for instance, if you were caught in possession of 9 or more grams of methamphetamines, you will be charged with possession with intent to sell. That “threshold” amount varies depending on the drug you are caught with.

Common threshold amounts include more than 9 grams of cocaine, 750 mg of crack cocaine, 1 gram of heroin, and 4 grams of PCP. Once you go over this threshold amount your charge changes from possession to possession with intent to sell.

The sentence you face for an offense like this depends on the substance you are caught with. If it is a “dangerous drug” you will face a Class 5 felony and up to 18 months in prison. If this dangerous drug is meth, your sentence cannot be suspended. This simply means that you will not be granted probation in lieu of this prison sentence.

If the drug you are caught with is considered a narcotic, like cocaine, the charge is a Class 2 felony which carries up to 5 years in prison.

Facing any sort of drug charges can be quite sobering. Whether you had marijuana or cocaine on you, you’re likely frightened of the potential outcome in court. Put your mind at ease by entrusting your case to an experienced defense attorney.

Call me today to tell me about the details of your case.

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