Arrested for one of these Drug Offenses?
Personal Use
- Possession for Sale (marijuana, coke, meth)
- Production and Cultivation
- Manufacturing
Transportation 
Even for simple drug possession, the legislature has enacted a severe sentencing code. Criminal liablity for a drug offense (arrest) in Arizona depends on the type of drug, e.g. dangerous drugs, narcotics, marijuana, cocaine, prescription medications, meth, and the amount possessed by weight. This is why a Defendant needs a Flagstaff drug attorney that will help fight for their rights after being arrested.
Issues that commonly arise in the defense of drug cases during the stop on the highway (I-40, I-17, I-10) or the detention are whether:
1. There was reasonable suspicion to effect the traffic stop.
2. A search warrant was obtained through misinformation.
3. The prolonged detention of the suspect exceeded constitutional limits.
4. The K-9 drug detection team is properly trained and reliable.
5. The amount of drugs was inflated by law enforcement to meet threshhold amounts for increased punishment.
6. The tactic known by law enforcement as "catch and release".
Flagstaff Attorney David G. Bednar has successfully challenged all of the issues above and recognizes that drug task force agencies often overstep constitutional boundaries to obtain evidence.
Likewise, the same agencies wrongfully seize assets for forfeiture including cash, vehicles, and other valuables in conjunction with a drug investigation.