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Arrested or charged with a drug crime in Scottsdale? Do not speak to police. Speak with a drug crimes defense lawyer now, evidence, lab results, and the State’s narrative lock in fast.
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Is a drug charge a felony in Scottsdale, Arizona?
Most drug charges in Scottsdale are felonies under A.R.S. § 13-3401 and related statutes, though the class depends on the drug, the amount, and whether police allege possession for sale. Simple possession of a small amount may qualify for Proposition 200 probation or a diversion program instead of prison, while sale or trafficking carries mandatory prison. A Scottsdale drug lawyer challenges the stop, the search, and the lab analysis to keep the charge off your record.
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Drug possession is the #1 reason people are sent to prison in Arizona, and prosecutors aggressively pursue convictions.
Whether it’s marijuana, methamphetamine, dangerous drugs, or narcotics, the State treats every drug case seriously. Evidence from searches, lab reports, and police statements can lock in fast.
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CALL 623-321-4699 – Speak to Michael Tamou ImmediatelyArizona drug laws carry some of the harshest penalties in the country, even for first offenses.
Under Arizona’s drug statutes (ARS § 13-3405 through 13-3408), drug possession, sale, transportation, and manufacturing carry felony charges ranging from Class 6 to Class 2 depending on the substance, quantity, and circumstances. Even simple possession of a dangerous drug is a Class 4 felony carrying up to 3.75 years in prison. Drug sales carry mandatory prison time, no probation, no early release. Prior convictions, proximity to schools, and involvement of minors dramatically increase sentencing exposure.
Possession Charges
Facing Drug Possession?
We defend possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, narcotics, cocaine, heroin, and all controlled substances across Scottsdale City Court and Maricopa County Superior Court. Prop 200 may protect first-time offenders from prison.
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Sales or Trafficking?
Drug sale, transportation, and manufacturing charges carry mandatory prison time in Arizona, no probation. We challenge the evidence, the search, and the State’s theory to fight for dismissal or reduction.
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Protecting Your Freedom & Your Future in Scottsdale A Proven Defense Process for Drug Charges in Maricopa County
- Dismiss or Reduce Charges
- Avoid Prison Time & Felony Record
- Protect Your Career, Immigration Status & Future
Drug charges in Scottsdale carry devastating consequences, felony convictions, mandatory prison time for sales and trafficking, loss of professional licensing, immigration consequences for non-citizens, and a permanent criminal record that follows you for life. Drug possession alone is the number one reason people are sent to Arizona state prison. At Tamou Law Group, our dedicated Scottsdale drug crimes defense lawyers fight for people facing drug charges across Maricopa County.
When you work with an experienced drug crimes lawyer at Tamou Law Group, you get a defense team that includes former prosecutors and public defenders who understand how the State builds drug cases, from traffic stops and search warrants to lab analysis and confidential informants, and how to dismantle them. Whether you are facing possession charges in Scottsdale City Court or felony drug sales in Maricopa County Superior Court, we are ready to stand between you and the prosecution.
1 Immediate Response & Evidence Preservation
Contact our law firm immediately after an arrest or charge. Drug cases often hinge on how evidence was obtained, whether the search was legal, whether your rights were violated, and whether the substance was properly tested. What happens in the first 24-48 hours can determine your entire case outcome. Our lawyers respond immediately to protect your rights before the State locks in its case.
2 Search & Seizure Analysis
We scrutinize every detail of how evidence was obtained, traffic stops, vehicle searches, home warrants, consent issues, confidential informants, and undercover operations. If the police violated your Fourth Amendment rights, the evidence can be suppressed and the case can be dismissed.
3 Lab Results & Evidence Challenges
We challenge the State’s lab analysis, chain of custody, substance identification, and weight calculations. Misidentified substances, contaminated samples, and improperly handled evidence can destroy the prosecution’s case. We retain independent experts and request independent testing when warranted.
4 Strategic Defense Development
Our team builds a defense strategy tailored to your specific charges, substance type, quantity, and circumstances. With former prosecutors and public defenders on our team, we anticipate prosecution tactics and identify the strongest path to dismissal, reduction, or diversion.
5 Aggressive Courtroom Advocacy
Tamou Law Group fights through motions to suppress, negotiations, and trial to get you the best possible outcome, whether that’s dismissal, reduced charges, diversion programs, probation, or acquittal. We fight aggressively to keep you out of prison and protect your future.
Recent Drug Crime Defense Results Handled by Our Scottsdale Drug Crimes Lawyers
Every case is unique and results depend on the facts, but these examples reflect how our firm handles serious drug cases across Scottsdale and Maricopa County.
Felony Drug Possession – Methamphetamine
Case Dismissed
After filing a motion to suppress based on an illegal vehicle search, the court agreed the stop lacked reasonable suspicion. All evidence was suppressed and the prosecution dismissed charges.
Drug Sales – Transportation of Narcotics
Charges Reduced to Possession
Client faced Class 2 felony drug transportation charges carrying mandatory prison time. After challenging the State’s evidence of intent to sell, the case was resolved as simple possession with probation.
Marijuana Possession – Felony Amount
Diversion – Charges Dismissed
First-time offender successfully completed a drug diversion program after our advocacy secured acceptance. Charges dismissed with prejudice, no felony record.
Narcotic Drug Possession – Large Quantity
Charges Reduced
Despite the quantity suggesting sales, we demonstrated the substance was for personal use and challenged the weight calculations. The case was resolved on substantially more favorable terms with no prison time.
Narcotic Drug Fraud
Case Dismissed
Healthcare professional faced career-ending charges. After demonstrating the drugs were legitimately obtained and challenging the State’s evidence of fraud, all charges were dismissed.
Drug Paraphernalia – Multiple Counts
Case Dismissed
After challenging the classification of items as paraphernalia and the circumstances of the search, the prosecution dismissed all counts.
Cocaine Possession – Traffic Stop
Charges Reduced
Client was found with cocaine during a traffic stop. After challenging the legality of the search and the officer’s probable cause, the felony charge was reduced with no jail time.
Drug Manufacturing – Grow Operation
Charges Reduced
Client faced felony manufacturing charges. After challenging the warrant application and the State’s quantity calculations, the case was resolved on significantly reduced terms.
Heroin Possession – Prior Offenses
Treatment Program – No Prison
Despite prior drug convictions, strategic advocacy secured acceptance into a treatment-based program, avoiding mandatory prison time and giving the client a path to recovery and record protection.
Why You Need a Scottsdale Drug Crimes Lawyer Immediately
Arizona has some of the toughest drug laws in the country. Drug possession is the number one commitment offense sending people to Arizona state prison, more than assault, more than DUI, more than any other crime. Even simple possession of a dangerous drug like methamphetamine is charged as a Class 4 felony carrying up to 3.75 years in prison for a first offense. Drug sales and transportation charges carry mandatory prison terms that judges cannot suspend or reduce.
Drug cases in Scottsdale City Court and Maricopa County Superior Court move fast. Physical evidence, lab reports, and witness statements must be challenged early. The legality of the search that produced the evidence is often the most critical issue, and that challenge must be raised before trial. The longer you wait to hire a drug crimes lawyer, the harder it becomes to preserve and challenge the evidence that will determine your case outcome.
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Drug Charges We Defend in Scottsdale
Every Drug Offense Under Arizona Law, From Investigation Through Trial
Arizona classifies drug offenses by substance type and conduct, possession, sale, transportation, and manufacturing each carry different penalties. Click each charge to see the statute, penalties, and how we defend it.
ARS § 13-3407, Possession of Dangerous Drug (Class 4 Felony)
Penalty: Up to 3.75 years in prison, first offense. Prop 200 may allow probation for first-time personal-use possession.
Repeat offender: 2.25 to 7.5 years for second offense. Third possession within 24 months: mandatory prison.
Covers methamphetamine, MDMA, LSD, PCP, and other dangerous drugs as classified under Arizona law. The most commonly charged drug felony in Maricopa County. Defense often centers on challenging the search that produced the evidence, the lab identification, and whether Prop 200 protections apply.
ARS § 13-3408, Possession of Narcotic Drug (Class 4 Felony)
Penalty: Up to 3.75 years in prison, first offense. Enhanced penalties for prior convictions.
Covers heroin, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs as classified under Arizona law. Same felony class as dangerous drugs, but narcotic-specific statutes carry distinct sentencing considerations. Prop 200 protections may apply for first-time personal-use possession.
ARS § 13-3405, Possession of Marijuana (Class 6 Felony)
Penalty: Class 6 felony for amounts over the legal limit. Despite recreational legalization, possession over 1 oz (or 5g concentrate) remains a felony.
Larger quantities trigger intent-to-sell presumptions and more serious charges. We challenge quantity calculations, packaging evidence, and whether the amount actually exceeded the legal threshold.
ARS § 13-3407(A)(7), Sale of Dangerous Drug (Class 2 Felony)
Penalty: 3 to 12.5 years in prison, first offense. Mandatory prison, probation is not available.
Repeat offender: Up to 23.25 years.
Sale or offer to sell methamphetamine, MDMA, or other dangerous drugs. Frequently overcharged based on quantity alone. We challenge the State’s evidence of intent to sell, arguing possession for personal use.
ARS § 13-3408(A)(7), Sale of Narcotic Drug (Class 2 Felony)
Penalty: 3 to 12.5 years in prison. Mandatory prison with no probation eligibility.
Sale or offer to sell heroin, cocaine, or other narcotics. Enhanced to mandatory prison with consecutive stacking for prior convictions. We challenge the evidence of sales activity, scales, packaging, cash, and informant testimony.
ARS § 13-3407(A)(4), Transportation of Dangerous Drug (Class 2 Felony)
Penalty: 3 to 12.5 years mandatory prison. Often charged alongside possession when quantities are large.
Transporting methamphetamine or other dangerous drugs for sale. Same penalty range as sale charges. We challenge the evidence of transportation intent versus simple movement of personal-use amounts.
ARS § 13-3407(A)(3), Manufacturing Dangerous Drug (Class 2 Felony)
Penalty: 3 to 12.5 years in prison. Enhanced penalties near schools or involving minors.
Covers meth labs, illegal drug production, and chemical manufacturing. May also face environmental hazard charges. We challenge the warrant application, the evidence of manufacturing activity, and the State’s quantity calculations.
ARS § 13-3405(A)(4), Sale or Transport of Marijuana (Class 2-5 Felony)
Penalty: Class 2 to Class 5 felony depending on quantity. Prison exposure ranges from 0.5 to 12.5 years.
Despite legalization for personal use, sale, transport for sale, and unlicensed distribution remain serious felonies with prison exposure. We challenge intent-to-sell evidence and quantity thresholds.
ARS § 13-3415, Obtaining Narcotic Drug by Fraud (Class 4-6 Felony)
Penalty: Class 4 to Class 6 felony. Career-ending for healthcare professionals, triggers licensing board action.
Covers doctor shopping, forged documents, altered records, and using false identification to obtain controlled substances. We challenge the evidence of fraudulent intent and demonstrate legitimate medical use.
ARS § 13-3413, Drug Paraphernalia (Class 6 Felony)
Penalty: Class 6 felony for use/possession. Class 6 to Class 4 for manufacture/sale of paraphernalia.
Includes pipes, syringes, scales, baggies, and other items associated with drug use or distribution. We challenge the classification of items as paraphernalia and the circumstances of the search.
ARS § 13-3409, Drug Offenses Near Schools (Enhanced Sentencing)
Penalty: Significantly enhanced penalties including mandatory prison terms regardless of the underlying offense level.
Drug offenses committed within 300 feet of a school zone carry dramatically increased sentencing exposure. We challenge the proximity measurement, the defendant’s knowledge of the school zone, and the underlying drug charge itself.
Whatever drug charge you’re facing, call now for a free, confidential consultation.
CALL 623-321-4699Common Defense Strategies in Scottsdale Drug Cases
A strong drug defense starts with understanding the search, the evidence, and the weaknesses in the State’s case. Our Scottsdale drug crimes lawyers evaluate every angle before deciding how to move forward.
Challenging the Search & Seizure
Illegal Traffic Stop – Police need reasonable suspicion to pull you over. If the traffic stop that led to the drug discovery lacked legal justification, we file a motion to suppress all evidence obtained from the stop. Without the evidence, the case falls apart.
Warrantless Search – The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches. If police searched your vehicle, home, or person without a valid warrant, without your voluntary consent, or without a recognized exception to the warrant requirement, the evidence can be suppressed entirely.
Invalid Search Warrant – Even when police obtain a warrant, the warrant must be supported by probable cause and describe the specific place to be searched. We challenge warrants based on stale information, unreliable informants, or overbroad scope to get evidence thrown out.
Coerced Consent – Police often claim you “consented” to a search. We examine whether your consent was truly voluntary, or whether officers used intimidation, deception, or the implied threat of force to obtain it. Involuntary consent invalidates the search.
Challenging the Evidence & Charges
Constructive Possession Challenge – Just because drugs were found near you doesn’t mean they were yours. If drugs were found in a shared vehicle, apartment, or common area, we challenge the State’s ability to prove you knowingly possessed or controlled the substance.
Lab Testing Errors – The State must prove the substance is actually an illegal drug through certified lab testing. We challenge lab procedures, chain of custody, contamination issues, and analyst qualifications. If the lab work is flawed, the identification of the substance fails.
Lack of Knowledge – The prosecution must prove you knowingly possessed the drugs. If you were borrowing someone’s car, staying in someone’s home, or genuinely did not know the drugs were present, lack of knowledge is a complete defense.
Entrapment – If law enforcement or a confidential informant induced you to commit a drug offense you would not have otherwise committed, entrapment is a valid defense. We investigate CI operations and undercover tactics for coercion or overreach.
After reviewing your case, the Scottsdale drug crimes lawyers at Tamou Law Group will explain which defenses apply, how they can be presented, and whether the best path forward is dismissal, suppression, negotiation, diversion, or trial.
Arizona Drug Crime Sentencing Framework
Arizona imposes dramatically different penalties based on the substance, quantity, conduct, and criminal history. Understanding your exposure is the first step toward an effective defense.
Possession Sentencing
Simple Possession – First Offense (Class 4 Felony) – Up to 3.75 years in prison. Prop 200 may allow probation and drug treatment for first-time personal-use possession with no prior felonies.
Possession – Repeat Offense (Class 4 Felony) – 2.25 to 7.5 years in prison for second offense. Third possession offense within 24 months: mandatory prison, Prop 200 protections no longer apply.
Marijuana Possession Over Legal Limit (Class 6 Felony) – Over 1 oz (or 5g concentrate) is a felony. Larger quantities trigger intent-to-sell presumptions and more serious charges.
Sale / Transportation / Manufacturing
Drug Sale / Transportation (Class 2 Felony) – 3 to 12.5 years in prison for first offense. Mandatory prison, probation is not available. No early release.
Repeat Sale / Transportation – Enhanced for prior convictions: up to 23.25 years. Sentences stacked for multiple counts.
Manufacturing (Class 2 Felony) – 3 to 12.5 years in prison. Enhanced near schools or involving minors. Meth lab cases may also face environmental hazard charges.
Drug Offenses Near Schools – Mandatory prison regardless of underlying offense level. Enhanced sentencing within 300 feet of a school zone.
Collateral Consequences
Loss of civil rights – A felony drug conviction results in loss of the right to vote, possess firearms, and hold public office until civil rights are restored.
Professional licensing impact – Drug convictions can disqualify you from careers in healthcare, law enforcement, education, finance, and any field requiring professional licensing or security clearance in Arizona.
Immigration consequences – Under federal immigration law, virtually any drug conviction, even simple possession, can render non-citizens deportable and permanently inadmissible to the United States.
Employment & housing barriers – A permanent felony drug conviction on your criminal record affects background checks, financial aid eligibility, professional opportunities, and housing applications for life.
The stakes in a drug case are higher than most people realize. The sooner you involve a Scottsdale drug crimes lawyer, the more options you have to protect your freedom and your future.
Drug Diversion Programs & Alternatives to Prison in Scottsdale
Programs That Can Result in Dismissed Charges & No Felony Record
Arizona’s Proposition 200 (the Drug Medicalization, Prevention and Control Act) requires probation and drug treatment, instead of prison, for first and second-time personal-use drug possession offenses when no other felony is involved. Beyond Prop 200, additional diversion and treatment programs may be available depending on your charges and circumstances.
Prop 200
Mandatory Probation
First and second personal-use possession offenses must receive probation with drug treatment instead of prison. No felony conviction if completed successfully.
TASC Diversion
Charges Dismissed
Treatment Assessment Screening Center drug diversion program. Charges dismissed upon successful completion of screening and treatment requirements.
Drug Court
Treatment Focused
Maricopa County Drug Court and Behavioral Health Court offer intensive supervision with treatment-focused alternatives for qualifying offenders.
A Scottsdale drug crimes lawyer can help you determine whether diversion is an option in your case and advocate for your acceptance into programs that can keep a felony conviction off your record entirely. Deferred prosecution agreements may also be available, negotiated case-by-case with the prosecution for qualifying defendants.
Why Tamou Law Group for Drug Crimes Defense, Not Just Any Criminal Defense Firm
A Dedicated Drug Crimes Defense Team, Not a General Practice Firm That Lists “Drugs” on Their Website
Most criminal defense firms treat drug cases as routine. They list “drug crimes” alongside traffic tickets and misdemeanor shoplifting, but when a client walks in with a multi-count narcotics trafficking charge or a large-quantity possession case with mandatory prison exposure, they are out of their depth. They don’t know how to challenge lab procedures. They don’t understand confidential informant operations. They don’t have experience with complex search-and-seizure litigation. And they don’t have the trial experience to stand in front of a jury when the defendant faces years in state prison.
Don’t let hyperinflated statistics from other firms trick you. Some firms advertise “5,000+ case victories”, but those numbers include traffic tickets, first-offense DUIs, and plea deals on minor misdemeanors. When you ask how many of those were serious drug cases taken to suppression hearings or trial, the answer is often zero.
What Makes Tamou Law Group Different
✔ Former prosecutors and public defenders on our team, who understand how the State builds drug cases from the inside, how search warrants are drafted, and how lab evidence is presented to juries.
✔ Search-and-seizure specialists, we file motions to suppress evidence and challenge every traffic stop, vehicle search, home warrant, and consent encounter. If the search was illegal, the case can be dismissed.
✔ Lab analysis and forensic challenges, we challenge substance identification, chain of custody, contamination, weight calculations, and analyst qualifications. We retain independent experts when warranted.
✔ Diversion and alternative sentencing advocacy, we know the diversion programs available in Maricopa County and fight to get qualifying clients into programs that result in dismissed charges and no felony record.
A Team Built for the Hardest Drug Cases
Tamou Law Group has defended some of the most complex drug cases in Maricopa County, including large-quantity narcotic and dangerous drug possession, drug sales and transportation, manufacturing charges, narcotic fraud, and cases involving confidential informants and undercover operations. When your freedom, career, immigration status, and future are on the line, you need a firm that handles serious drug cases every day, not a firm that treats your case as routine.
What Should I Do If I Am Arrested for a Drug Crime in Scottsdale?
What you do in the first 24-48 hours after a drug arrest in Scottsdale can determine your case outcome. Evidence suppression, challenging how the drugs were found, is often the most critical issue, and it starts with protecting your rights from the moment of arrest.
Critical Steps After a Drug Arrest
1Do Not Consent to a Search – Politely but clearly state “I do not consent to a search.” If police search anyway, your lawyer can challenge the legality later. Never physically resist, but always verbally assert your rights.
2Remain Silent – Beyond providing basic identification, say nothing to police. Do not explain, apologize, or try to talk your way out of it. Anything you say, including admitting the drugs are yours, will be used against you.
3Request an Attorney – Clearly state “I want a lawyer” and repeat as necessary. Do not answer questions, sign statements, or agree to interviews without legal counsel present.
4Document Everything – As soon as possible, write down exactly what happened, where you were stopped, what officers said, whether they asked for consent, how the search was conducted, and the names and badge numbers of the officers involved.
5Call Tamou Law Group at 623-321-4699 – We provide immediate legal representation, same-day response, and aggressive drug crime defense for arrests anywhere in Maricopa County.
6Do Not Discuss Your Case – Do not talk about the arrest with anyone except your attorney. Do not post anything on social media. Phone calls from jail are recorded. Text messages can be subpoenaed.
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Scottsdale Drug Crimes Lawyer FAQs
These frequently asked questions explain what to expect after a drug charge or arrest in Scottsdale and how Tamou Law Group can help protect your future.
What is the penalty for drug possession in Arizona?
Drug possession in Arizona is typically a Class 4 felony carrying up to 3.75 years in prison for a first offense. However, under Proposition 200, first and second-time personal-use possession offenders with no other felonies must receive probation with drug treatment instead of prison. A third possession offense within 24 months results in mandatory prison time.
Can drug charges be dismissed if the search was illegal?
Yes. If police violated your Fourth Amendment rights, conducting a search without a warrant, without valid consent, or without a recognized exception, the evidence can be suppressed through a motion to suppress. Without the physical evidence, the prosecution typically cannot proceed and the case is dismissed.
What is the difference between drug possession and drug sales charges?
Possession is charged when drugs are found for personal use. Sales charges (also called possession with intent to distribute) apply when the State believes the drugs were intended for sale based on quantity, packaging, scales, cash, or other indicators. Sales charges are Class 2 felonies with mandatory prison time, far more serious than simple possession.
What is Proposition 200 and does it apply to my case?
Proposition 200 is an Arizona law requiring probation and drug treatment for first and second-time personal-use drug possession offenses. It applies only to simple possession, not sales, transportation, or manufacturing. It also does not apply if you have prior felony convictions or if you committed another offense alongside the drug charge.
Can I be charged with drug possession if the drugs weren’t mine?
Yes. Arizona recognizes “constructive possession”, meaning you can be charged if drugs were found in an area you controlled (your car, home, or bag) even if they belonged to someone else. However, the State must prove you knowingly possessed the drugs. Lack of knowledge is a complete defense.
What are the penalties for drug sales in Arizona?
Drug sales are Class 2 felonies carrying 3 to 12.5 years in prison for a first offense. Probation is not available, it is mandatory prison time. Prior felony convictions can enhance the sentence to up to 23.25 years. Sales near schools or involving minors carry additional enhancements.
Is marijuana possession still a crime in Arizona?
Recreational marijuana is legal for adults 21+ in amounts up to 1 ounce (or 5 grams of concentrate). However, possession over these limits, unlicensed sale, giving marijuana to minors, and driving under the influence of marijuana remain crimes. Large-quantity marijuana offenses are still charged as felonies.
Am I eligible for drug diversion in Scottsdale?
Eligibility depends on your specific charges, criminal history, and circumstances. First-time personal-use possession offenders typically qualify for Prop 200 probation or TASC diversion. Drug Court and Behavioral Health Court offer additional pathways. Your drug crimes lawyer can evaluate your eligibility and advocate for acceptance.
How much does a drug crimes lawyer cost in Scottsdale?
Drug crime defense costs vary based on charge severity and case complexity. Misdemeanor paraphernalia cases typically range $2,000-$5,000 while felony possession defense can cost $5,000-$10,000. Drug sales and manufacturing cases can cost $10,000-$25,000 or more. Tamou Law Group offers affordable payment plans and free consultations.
Can a drug conviction be expunged in Arizona?
Arizona allows record expungement for certain charges under ARS § 13-911. Eligible cases include dismissed drug charges, acquittals, and some completed convictions after waiting periods. Tamou Law Group handles expungement cases throughout Scottsdale and Maricopa County.
Will a drug conviction affect my immigration status?
Yes. Under federal immigration law, virtually any drug conviction, including simple possession, can render non-citizens deportable and permanently inadmissible. Drug offenses are treated extremely harshly under immigration law regardless of whether the state offense is a misdemeanor or felony. Aggressive defense is critical for non-citizens.
What if the drugs were found during a traffic stop?
Traffic stops are the most common way drug evidence is discovered. We scrutinize whether the stop was justified, whether the officer had probable cause to search the vehicle, whether you consented to the search, and whether the search exceeded its lawful scope. Any violation can result in evidence suppression.
Why choose Tamou Law Group for drug crime defense?
We provide aggressive, strategic drug crime defense with a team that includes former prosecutors and public defenders. Over 1,000 cases won, fast response times, serious case preparation, and focused advocacy to protect your freedom, record, and reputation across Scottsdale and Maricopa County.