U.S. Border Patrol Check Point Cases

Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that “Roving Border Patrols” are constitutional, even though we are not at the border.

As a Arizona attorney, who has been practicing criminal defense for more than 19 years, I am familiar with the standard pleas that are offered in these types of cases.

Yuma County has taken a no excuses policy on all of these cases, and it does not matter if you have a medical marijuana permit, or if you are a college student and this is your first offense.

All possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana offenses are classified as felonies. However, the border patrol agents are citing these cases as “attempted,” possession cases so they are considered misdemeanors.

The standard fine for every attempted drug case is $1,500.00, however, the fine in the standard plea agreement is $405.60.

For the most part, the standard plea agreement is to one count of attempted possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia, and a fine. The fine is paid directly to the court and must be paid before we enter the plea agreement if you want the conviction set aside or expunged.

Many of my clients are worried about a criminal record, so what I can do is a set aside or what is commonly known as an expungement.

When you hire me, for $750.00, I will file a notice of appearance, send you the fee agreement, guilty plea proceeding aka telephonic change of plea form and set aside form. Next, I will obtain the plea agreement from the prosecutor forward it to you. Once you fill out the forms and return the originals to our office to be filed with the court, I will set up the hearing to do the change of plea and set aside over the telephone.

We are a family run business. My paralegal, Jerillyn, is my daughter, and my 7 month old grandson, Issac, helps our staff stay grounded in what is really important. We love what we do.

Call me or Jerillyn if you need any other information or have any questions about my services at 928-329-6101