Under Arizona law, Possession of Narcotic Drugs is a class 4 felony.
What is a Narcotic Drug?
The most common Narcotic Drugs are heroin, cocaine, crack, and hydrocodone.
Common Punishments
These cases typically carries probation as a punishment. But, if this is your first criminal offense you may be eligible for the TASC Diversion Program. However, if this wasn’t your first time being charged, you could be facing a prison sentence.
Over Threshold Amount
Additionally, if you have more than the threshold amount of a drug, or there’s evidence that you engaged in drug sales, you’ll likely face more serious criminal charges, often which, mandate prison.