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A prisoner at Kingman prison who was recently transferred to Pinal County jail is facing additional charges than what he was serving time for. After the riots at the private prison near Kingman, Arizona last week, Geraldo Beltran-Torres was moved to the Pinal County jail. When guards did a routine cell check, they discovered 31 small bags of methamphetamine under his mattress. Beltran-Torres was already serving time for possession of a dangerous drug, which meth is categorized as. Now, the inmate will be charged with another round of drug charges, extending his jail time and adding to his criminal record.
Meth and Other Drugs are Common in Kingman
Drug charges are taken extremely seriously in Arizona. Even in smaller cities such as Kingman, Parker, and Lake Havasu, drug arrests are not uncommon especially during the busy months of the year. Whether it is a small amount of marijuana, prescription drugs without a prescription, or large amount of a dangerous drug, you face felony charges and jail time along with a permanent scar on your record and other personal and financial costs.
Kingman Possession of Meth Lawyer
If you are arrested for marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, or possession of a dangerous drug such as meth, you need to make sure you have a competent experienced Kingman drug attorney on your side. Our office has helped many clients from the Kingman, Parker and Lake Havasu area with their serious drug-related charges. Our goal is to work with the prosecutor to get the most favorable outcome for your case, whether that is reducing charges, mitigating consequences, or dismissing charges altogether. Contact our office if you have any questions about your drug charge and get answers today.
Author Bio
Matthew L. Lopez
Matthew L. Lopez is the Managing Attorney and founder of Matthew Lopez Law, a criminal defense and DUI firm serving clients throughout Arizona. His track record of case dismissals and charge reductions has earned him honors, including a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 nomination, a “Superb” 10/10 Avvo rating, and a Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers.
Matthew is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and holds active memberships with the Arizona Association for Criminal Justice and the Arizona Association for Justice. His firm handles criminal defense, DUI, drug charges, and traffic offenses, offering free consultations and affordable payment plans to make quality defense accessible to all Arizonans.
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