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Arizona Marijuana Law Statistics

Arizona Marijuana Laws

The following is a summary of Arizona’s marijuana laws.  An experienced Arizona marijuana attorney can explain these laws further. Or read more about Arizona marijuana Laws here.

Please review the following chart for more information about the marijuana offense you are facing.  Please keep in mind that the chart is only a summary of the legal consequences of a conviction.  For further information about any particular offense, please contact an Arizona Marijuana Attorney.

Charge Level
Incarceration

Fine
Possession*
less than 2 lbs misdemeanor or felony 6 months – 1.5 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs to 4 lbs misdemeanor or felony 9 months – 2 years $750 – $150,000
4 lbs or more felony 1.5 – 3 years $750 – $150,000
Near school or bus felony additional 1 year additional $2000
* Eligibility for first and second conviction with drug treatment and testing
Cultivation / Production
Less than 2 lbs misdemeanor or felony 9 months – 2 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs to 4 lbs felony 1.5 – 3 years $750 – $150,000
4 lbs or more felony 2.5 – 7 years $750 – $150,000
Possession for Sale
Less than 2 lbs felony 1.5 – 3 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs to 4 lbs felony 2.5 – 7 years $750 – $150,000
4 lbs or more felony 4 – 10 years $750 – $150,000
Sale or Delivery for Sale
Less than 2 lbs felony 2.5 – 7 years $750 – $150,000
2 lbs or more felony 4 – 10 years $750 – $150,000
Paraphernalia
Possession Paraphernalia misdemeanor or felony 6 months – 1.5 years up to $150,000
Marijuana DUI
Impaired to Slightest Degree Misdemeanor or Felony Varies Varies
THC Metabolites in Blood Misdemeanor or Felondy Varies Varies


DETAILS:


Simple Possession:
In Arizona, convictions for possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia is a criminal offense and may be charged either as a misdemeanor or felony, at the discretion of the State.
Incarceration cannot be imposed for a first or second offense, but probation may be imposed and drug treatment or education may be required, especially if it is a second offense. While unlikely, in some cases, persons on probation must also submit to urine drug tests as a condition of their probation.
Beginning with the third offense, incarceration is at the discretion of the judge.

Sales/Cultivation: Convictions for marijuana offenses related to the sale, possession for sale and cultivation are punishable by imprisonment, but probation may be granted at the discretion of the judge for the first offense. After than, prison time is mandatory unless a plea agreement is reached that specifically calls for probation.

Early Release: With the exception of school zone cases, a person sentenced to prison is eligible for early release after serving approximately 85% of the total prison sentence.

School Zone Enhancement: Possession or sale within 300 feet of a school, on any public property within 1000 feet of any school, at any school bus stop or on any bus transporting pupils to or from school adds an additional one year to any prison sentence and anyone sentenced to prison is not eligible for early release (parole).

Read more about Arizona Marijuana Laws

How to Get an Arizona Marijuana Card

 

 



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