What is the maximum sentence for drug possession in Arizona?

Under A.R.S. § 13-3408 / § 13-3415 (Class 4 Felony (dangerous drugs); Class 6 Felony (other substances)), Arizona drug possession carries a maximum sentence of 3.75 years (Class 4); 2 years (Class 6) and a maximum fine of $150,000.

Does Arizona have a mandatory minimum for drug possession?

Arizona does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple drug possession. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a drug possession charge in Arizona?

In Arizona, drug possession penalties can be enhanced by: Possession near a school (§ 13-3411); Prior drug felony convictions.

Arizona Drug Possession Law

Arizona Drug Possession Defense

What you're facing under A.R.S. § 13-3408 / § 13-3415, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Arizona (AZ) law.

Offense Class

Class 4 Felony (dangerous drugs); Class 6 Felony (other substances)

Maximum Penalty

3.75 years (Class 4); 2 years (Class 6)

Maximum Fine

$150,000

Penalty Range in Arizona

StatuteA.R.S. § 13-3408 / § 13-3415 — Possession of a Dangerous Drug / Drug Offense

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty3.75 years (Class 4); 2 years (Class 6)

Maximum Fine$150,000

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Arizona:

Possession near a school (§ 13-3411)
Prior drug felony convictions

Arizona-Specific Detail

Prop 200 (1996) requires probation, not prison, for first and second possession offenses. Prop 207 (2020) legalized recreational marijuana for 21+. Possession of other drugs remains criminal.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Arizona drug possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.