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A multi-count indictment stacking a Class 4 narcotic drug felony, a Class 6 paraphernalia felony, and a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Drugs count could have produced multi-year prison exposure. Future First secured FPIP dismissal of both felony drug counts and resolved the DUI count with a single day in custody.
At a glance
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Original charges | Possession of Narcotic Drugs for Sale or Possession (ARS § 13-3408), Class 4 Felony; Drug Paraphernalia (ARS § 13-3415), Class 6 Felony; DUI Drugs/Metabolite (ARS § 28-1381(A)(3)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Combined presumptive exposure | Class 4 narcotic 1 to 3.75 years prison (presumptive 2.5 years); Class 6 paraphernalia 4 months to 2 years prison; C1M DUI Drugs exposure; fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges, permanent felony record, lifetime collateral consequences |
| Result | Global resolution: both felony drug counts entered Maricopa County Attorney’s Felony Diversion Program for dismissal upon completion; DUI Drugs count resolved with plea, 1 day jail (with $308 in jail-cost savings), 3 years supervised probation, substance abuse treatment, MADD victim impact panel |
| Eligibility for set aside | After probation discharge in November 2026 on the DUI count under ARS § 13-905 |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 on the felony drug counts upon diversion completion |
The stakes
The client faced a multi-count indictment at Maricopa County Superior Court including a Class 4 felony for narcotic drug possession or sale under ARS § 13-3408, a Class 6 felony for drug paraphernalia under ARS § 13-3415, and a Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI Drugs/Metabolite under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3). Combined exposure ran multiple years of prison time on the felony drug counts (Class 4 carries up to 3.75 years aggravated; Class 6 carries up to 2 years), fines up to $150,000 plus surcharges per count, and a permanent felony record with lifetime collateral consequences for employment, housing, immigration, and civil rights including firearm possession.
What we did
After Future First negotiated the plea structure across all counts, the State agreed to a global resolution. Both felony drug counts entered the Maricopa County Attorney’s Felony Diversion Program for dismissal upon program completion. The DUI Drug count under ARS § 28-1381(A)(3) resolved with a plea, 1 day jail (with $308 in jail-cost savings), 3 years supervised probation, substance abuse treatment, and MADD victim impact panel.
The firm pulled both felony drug counts out of the prison range entirely and secured a no-felony-conviction resolution. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 is eligible on the DUI count after probation discharge in November 2026. Sealing records under ARS § 13-911 is available immediately on the felony drug counts upon diversion completion.
What the client said
Ed Robinson handled my son’s case and obtained the best possible outcome for him. It was a complex case that required Ed’s expertise and tedious attention to detail in order to get the most favorable results for my son. Mr. Robinson is most knowledgeable and dedicated to getting the best results for his clients. Thank you Ed and we highly recommend your services to all who need legal help.
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If you’re facing a multi-count drug indictment in Arizona
Multi-count indictments combining felony and misdemeanor charges produce sentencing math that escalates quickly. A Class 4 narcotic count stacked on a Class 6 paraphernalia count, with a DUI Drugs companion count, can result in 5+ years of combined prison exposure plus probation tails, fine packages above $300,000, and immigration disasters for non-citizen clients.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Felony Pretrial Intervention Program (FPIP) is the office’s pre-conviction diversion track for eligible Class 6 felony cases and certain Class 4 felony drug cases. When the prosecutor agrees and the court approves, the defendant completes structured conditions and the case dismisses without a judgment of guilt. Stacking FPIP on the felony counts while resolving the misdemeanor counts separately is a global plea structure that produces dramatically better outcomes than processing each count through standard plea-and-sentence procedure.
Future First Criminal Law has handled multi-count felony drug indictments across Maricopa County. We know how MCAO evaluates FPIP eligibility for drug cases, how to structure global plea negotiations that combine diversion with misdemeanor pleas, and how to keep the client out of the prison range on felony charges.
Related resources
- Arizona criminal defense — full overview of how we handle felony and misdemeanor charges
- Arizona DUI defense — full overview of how we handle every tier of DUI charge
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a felony case
Call us
Facing a multi-count drug indictment in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-900-7625 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of felony cases across Arizona. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have for FPIP, global resolution, and felony-count dismissal.
Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona drug and DUI law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.