“ Arizona, Drug Possession convictions, requires the defendant to have “knowledge” of Possession. If your criminal lawyer can raise reasonable doubt regarding “knowledge” of the drugs in their possession, it can lead to a dismissal of your Possession charges.”
In order for the State of Arizona to get a conviction for illegal drug possession charges they have the burden of proving that a defendant had “knowledge” that the illegal drugs were in their Possession. Illegal drugs include possession of Marijuana, Dangerous drugs, Narcotic drugs or any other drugs or substances defined Arizona law A.R.S. 34 13-3401:
- A.R.S. 34 13-3402: A person shall not knowingly: possess, use, produce, sell, transport, distribute, manufacture, Marijuana, or any other illegal drugs;