Kingman Drug Crimes Attorney

Criminal Defense Team Serving Kingman, AZ

At Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC, we handle all of our cases with the utmost seriousness. Drug crimes are sometimes treated differently than other crimes. Given that Arizona is a border state and has been deemed a "high intensity drug trafficking area" by the federal government, it is no surprise that drug crimes are fiercely prosecuted in this state. Drug crimes, whether they are misdemeanor or felony offenses, tried in state or federal court or for possession or trafficking, have serious consequences that could alter your life path significantly if you are convicted. A conviction for a nonviolent drug crime may be tried in drug court, where you will be given the opportunity to have your charges dismissed after you complete a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program. Your Kingman criminal defense lawyer may be able to arrange for your case to be tried in drug court if you were arrested for possession, distribution, cultivation, sales or another drug related offense. Drug trafficking is a federal crime that is prosecuted in federal courts.

The Drug Court Option

While sometimes these programs require a longer time commitment than jail, they afford individuals the unique opportunity to recover from an addiction or substance abuse problem while simultaneously allowing the individual to get his or her life back on the right track. Most importantly, by dismissing your case after the treatment program is finished, the court system and judge are essentially giving you a "get out of jail free" card. You will not be sent to jail or prison, you will not have to pay criminal fines, and above all else, you will not have a criminal record. When you apply for a new job, you will be able to legally answer that you have not been convicted of a crime.

Contact a Kingman Drug Crimes Defense Attorney at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC if you have any questions about your legal situation.