CHARGED WITH A DRUG CRIME AFTER BEING STOPPED AT THE I-8 CHECKPOINT NEAR YUMA OR ANYWHERE IN ARIZONA? DO YOU HAVE A COURT DATE IN THE WELLTON JUSTICE COURT, THE YUMA COUNTY JUSTICE COURT OR ANOTHER ARIZONA COURT? *****BEWARE OF LAWYERS THAT SEND YOU UNSOLICITED LETTERS**** HIRING THE RIGHT LAWYER CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE OUTCOME OF YOUR CASE.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER DWANE M. CATES 480-620-8568
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The Arizona criminal lawyers of Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC are ready to serve you. They have experience in Wellton Justice Court, Yuma County Justice Court and any Superior Court, and all Courts in Arizona regarding all drug crimes and other criminal matters. We also handle various crimes in Federal Courts, other justice courts and all city courts. The Arizona criminal lawyers of Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC are here to serve you in any criminal matter both Felonies and misdemeanors.
We are also experience criminal lawyers that practice in every court in the state including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Avondale, Buckeye and all of Maricopa County. We will travel anywhere in the state and handle cases in Wellton, Yuma, Kingman, Holbrook, Tucson, Bullhead City, Welton Justice Court, Yuma County Justice Court #1 any crime any court in the state of Arizona.
Our Arizona criminal lawyers have the experience to handle any criminal case or drug case. When you hire our firm you will get a named partner as your attorney and they will personally handle your case. We do not have public defender contracts so we have time to handle your matter. We do not have large case loads and have the time to devote to your case. Each client has their attorney’s personal cell phone number making our criminal lawyers easy to reach when you need to talk to your attorney.
If you are scheduled to appear in Wellton Justice Court or the Yuma County Justice Court after being stopped at the Immigration Checkpoint outside of Yuma, Arizona, call right now so that we can arrange for you to handle your matter telephonically. If you were charged with possession of drugs for sale or had a large quantity of drugs you will most likely have to appear in Yuma County Superior Court and you will have to appear in person if you are charged with a major felony. If the charge is a misdemeanor there is a good chance that we can resolve your matter without you having to travel back to Arizona.
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11/18/2010
I was stopped at the Yuma immigration Checkpoint and the found a very small amount of marijuana in my car. I was badly mistreated by the boarder patrol agents. Mr. Cates fought for my rights filing several motions and setting my case for trial. In the end, the Yuma Prosecutor dismissed all charges. Dwane, you are the man.
11/17/2010
I had plans on being in law enforcement. Some one left a little marijuana in my car and I got stopped at the Yuma Checkpoint and charged with drug crimes. I tried to handle it my self and my case ended up being set to trial. I finally hired Dwane Cates and he was able to get my case dismissed without a trial. I now can now follow my dreams. Thanks!!!
11/15/2010
I was charged at the Yuma check point for several drug crimes. I called around and found this firm. Boy am I glad I did. They got my charges dismissed saving my future. Happy Happy Happy
10/01/2010
I got several drug charges at the checkpoint near Yuma. I did not know what to do. I started calling attorneys that I found on the internet. I found Mr. Cates, while he was more expensive than most, I felt comfortable with him. He recommend that I not take the plea and that I challenge the drug charges. Boy am I glad I did, he got all of my charges dismissed. Thanks.
09/30/2010
I was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at the Yuma Immigration check point. I hired Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau to represent me in my matter. Dwane Cates and his staff were excellent. They kept me informed of what was going on. They arranged it so that I did not have to travel back to Court and best of all, they got my charge dismissed. You can get a cheaper attorney, but then again, who wants a cheap attorney. To thumbs up!
9/3/2010
I called several attorneys after being given a ticket for drug charges near Yuma. I hired this firm even though they were a little more expensive than some of the others because they seemed to know what they were doing. It is true you get what you pay for. This firm fought for me and got my charges dismissed. No criminal record!
9/2/2010
I was searched by a drug dog at the I-8 immigration checkpoint near Yuma. They found a small amount of Marijuana in my car and charged me with two drug charges in the Wellton Court. I hired Max Hanson after seeing his web site. Mr. Hanson got all of my charges dismissed. It was awesome.
8/20/2010
I was charged with two drug charges resulting from being stopped at a checkpoint near Yuma. I found attorney Dwane Cates on the web and hired him to handle my case. I was going to be out of the country for several months and did not know what to do. Mr. Cates handled everything and when I got back my case was dismissed. This firm is great, thank you.
8/19/2010
I hired Attorney Max Hanson from this firm to handle my Wellton Justice Court matter. He took care of everything, including getting my case dismissed. When I called around I found cheaper lawyers, but boy am I glad I hired Max. He saved my future.
8/15/2010
I was stopped at the checkpoint on I-8 outside of Yuma, Arizona and charged with two drug crimes. The boarder patrol agents did not read me my rights before questioning me. This law firm filed a motion to suppress my statements and the state dismissed the case. I am a college student and my whole world was about to come crashing down. This firm saved me and I am so grateful that I spent the extra money to hire attorneys that would fight for me.
7/8/2010
I was stopped at the checkpoint in I-8 in Arizona and given a citation and directed to appear in the Wellton Justice Court on Drug Charges. I was leaving the country on business and could not make my court date in Wellton. I hired this firm and not only did they arrange for me not to have to appear in court, they got my entire case dismissed. You are a life saver. Thank you.
5/14/10
I was stopped at the immigration checkpoint in Arizona and given a ticket to show up in Court in the Wellton Justice Court to face drug charges. I was scared and embarrassed by this and did not want to tell my parents. Unknown to me, a local lawyer (ambulance chaser) sends out letters to all persons given tickets at this check point. This letter went to my parents address. My dad called this local lawyer and she told him that I should just plead guilty and that she would get my record expunged and that there was no way to get my charges dismissed. My father did not take her word for it and called some other attorneys. He contacted Mr. Cates at this firm. He explained that there is no such thing as an expungement (make the records go away) in Arizona and that all that could be done was to set aside the judgment of guilt. This would take away the conviction but the records will always show that I was charged, plead guilty and that the judgment was later set aside. For me that was not good enough. Mr. Cates reviewed my case and believed that there as a good possibility that the could get the charges dismissed. We hired him even though he cost more, but I am glad we did. He got the case dismissed. The lesson here is watch out for unsolicited offers of representation. Call Dwane for the honest answers to your questions.
5/14/10
I was stopped on interstate 8 East of Yuma, Arizona at an immigration checkpoint. They had a drug dog search my car and found a very small amount of Marijuana. I did not know what to do. My father is an attorney so I asked his advice. He interviewed several attorneys and made the decision to hire this firm, even though they cost a little more. Boy am I glad he did. Not only did they provide good service, they got my charges completely dismissed. Thank you for all your good work.
5/13/2010
I was given a citation at the I-8 immigration checkpoint near Yuma. I did not know what to do. I could not afford to have a drug conviction on my record, so I looked for the best attorney that I could find. After talking to several firms I hired this one. I was facing attempted possession of marijuana and attempted possession of drug paraphernalia. To make a long story short they got the case dismissed and I never even had to go to court. Great Job!
5/13/10
I am in school hoping to become a doctor. My friends and I went to San Diego for a school break. On the way back we were stopped at a immigration checkpoint on Interstate 8 in Arizona. They had a drug dog and searched the car and a small amount of marijuana was found. We were all really scared and did not remain silent like I should have. It looked like all hope was lost. This could ruined my entire life. I finally called my parents for help. They conducted an extensive amount of research of attorneys that handle these cases. They eventually hired Dwane Cates of this firm. He interviewed myself and my friends and determined that the confession was illegal and got the entire case dismissed. It seemed like a miracle. I am now back on track with my studies and have learned a valuable lesson.
5/12/10
I was charged with attempted possession of marijuana and attempted possession of drug paraphernalia at the immigration check point East of Yuma, Arizona. I hired this firm and the got the charges dropped. I was amazed. Thank you.
5/11/10
I was with some friends and was stopped at an immigration checkpoint near Wellton, Arizona. They ran a drug dog around the car and found some pot. It was not my pot and I refused to talk to the agents and my friends did the same. Even though it was not my pot the arrested all of us and gave is tickets for possession of marijuana /attempted and attempted possession of drug paraphernalia/attempt. I was pissed off. I got a letter from an attorney offering to represent me. Thanks to the help of my friends father, I did not hire her and hired Max Hanson at this firm instead. He go the charges dismissed. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
5/10/10
Same old story, stopped and searched at the check point in Arizona and arrested for a drug crime. I there was only a little marijuana in the car. I refused to talk to the cops and they gave me a ticket anyway. I was contacted by an attorney by letter wanting to represent me in court. She wanted me to plead guilty. I hired this firm instead and paid a little more. Boy am I glad I did. It was the best money I ever spent. They got my charges dismissed even before my court date. I never had to travel to Arizona for court and I am very pleased with the outcome.
? 4/ 18/ 10 Just like everyone else said, I was stopped at the Wellton Check Point in Arizona. My car searched and drugs found. I was charged with two drug crimes. This law firm got my charges dismissed, and I did not have to drive back to court. Thank You for all your hard work, it paid off for me.
4/1/10 I was in the United States on a student visa. I was stopped at the immigration / Drug checkpoint on I-8 just outside of Yuma, Arizona. They found a pipe in my car. They told me that I would go to jail and my car would be impounded if I did not admit the pipe was mine. I admitted the pipe was mine. I hired the Arizona Drug Lawyers at this firm and they worked a miracle and go all of my charged dismissed. I was facing removal from the county and now I can finish my education. I am forever grateful for your representation.
4/01/10
I was arrested in Parker Arizona, originally for Possession of Meth for sale and I was facing 5 years in prison. Attorney Dwane M. Cates got my charges reduced to just simple possession and then after dealing with the prosecutor got my charges completely dismissed. (La Paz, Superior Court, Parker, AZ)
3/15/10
I was stopped at the immigration checkpoint on I-8 near Yuma and charged with drug crimes. I hired a low cost attorney to represent me in my case. He wanted me to plead guilty, pay a fine and have a criminal record for the rest of my life. I consulted with my family?s attorney back home and they found Mr. Cates on the internet. I hired Dwane Cates and he learned that my rights had been violated and that my confession should be thrown out. He got all charges dismissed. I am very happy that I paid a little more to have Mr. Cates on my side. Thank You!
2/12/10 Arizona Attorney Dwane Cates represented me in a Wellton Justice Court matter. I was charged with possession of Marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia. The bottom line is they got the charges dismissed. Job Well Done.
2/1/10 I was stopped at the checkpoint on I-8. Drug dogs searched my car and found several ounces of marijuana. Unfortunately this was not the first time. The Attorneys at this firm kept the charges from becoming felonies, and got me a plea deal to a misdemeanor where all I had to do was pay a fine.
1/10/10 The boarder patrol agents at the I-8 immigration checkpoint pull me over all the time. I know not to have any drugs in my car. Unknown to me a friend must have spilled a little marijuana in the back seat of my car. The dogs found some in the carpet. I was charged with two drug crimes. Dwane Cates got my charges dismissed.
10/12/09 I was arrested at the I-8 check point and charged with two drug charges. Even though I admitted the marijuana was mine, the Attorneys at this firm go my charges dismissed and saved me from having a permanent criminal record. Thank you !
8/14/09 I had worked hard all of my life and had a clean record. I was traveling through Arizona on Interstate 8 near Yuma Arizona. I was stopped at the checkpoint on I-8 and my car searched by drug dogs. They found a small amount of marijuana in a backpack that belonged to a friend of mine. I was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia. I hired Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau to handle my case. The were professional, returned my phone calls promptly, and eased my mind about the entire process. Oh Yea, THEY GOT MY WELLTON JUSTICE COURT CASE DISMISSED. Today I still have a clean record thanks to you.
7/21/09
I was wrongfully charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at the I-8 immigration checkpoint near Yuma, Arizona. I was placed on leave by my work and was going to loose my job. I hired this firm and they were able to get the charges dismissed and I got my life back. Thank you!!!!
About lost it all
6/02/09 I Live on the East Coast and was traveling through Arizona on Interstate 8 by Yuma Arizona. I encountered a checkpoint where they searched my car with a dog and found a small amount of marijuana. I was charged with a drug crime and was required to return to Wellton Justice Court for a hearing. I hired the firm and the arranged for my entire case to be handled over the telephone and I did not have to appear. The case was resolved to my satisfaction with very little hassle on my part. Good Job Dwane
5/09 I was stopped at the Wellton Check point and charged with several drug crimes. The attorneys got my charges reduced to a small fine, no jail, no probation, no classes, no drug testing. Thanks
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4/24/09 I was stopped at the I-8 checkpoint and charged with a drug crime. The attorneys got my charges dismissed. Thank you very much.
Happy
3/13/09
I was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of narcotics, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at the I-8 Immigration check point near Wellton Arizona. Dwane Cates represented me in Yuma County Superior Court and was able to get me a plea of simple possession of marijuana which was reduced to a misdemeanor. I ended up with "no Felony conviction". Thank you, you are a life saver.
A very satisfied client.
3/4/09
"Dwane Cates and his staff are wonderful. I was charged with drug charges from the I-8 immigration check point in Wellton Arizona. I did not have to do a thing once I hired his firm. They did all the work and I did not have to travel back and forth to Wellton Justice Court for hearings. He kept me up to date on what was going on and made me feel comfortable during the entire process. I did not have to travel to Wellton for Court and in the end Dwane got my charges dismissed. Dwane gives lawyers a good name. Thank You."
A Very Happy Man.
2/27/09
"Dwane Cates is a Winner! My charges were bogus and my rights were violated, but that only matters if you're well represented. During my initial Call, Dwane made me comfortable by answering all of my concerns and asking key Questions. I liked that he had experience handling cases just like mine in the same Court and with the same prosecutors. He knows the network. That really mattered to me and it made all the difference in the end when both of my charges were dropped! thanks Dwane you really saved my future and my dignity."
A Grateful Client
2/15/09
"I was stopped at the I-8 immigration checkpoint in Arizona and was facing drug charges In Wellton Justice Court. In my profession it would have been a disaster if I would have been convicted. Dwane Cates handled my case professionally and got the charges dismissed. Thanks Dwane."
About to lose it all.
2/10/09
"Dwane Cates represented me in a Wellton justice Court matter where I was charged with Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. They took all of the worry out of the case and handled every thing for me. I did not have to travel back from the east coast to go to my court dates and they resolved the matter with just a small fine and no probation."
2/9/09
"I hired Max Hanson to handle my Wellton Justice Court matter. He was professional and handled the matter without my having to travel to and from Wellton, Arizona. In the end the marijuana charge was dismissed and I entered a plea for Attempted Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and paid a small fine with NO PROBATION. I was very happy with this firms work on my case."
Happy in CA
1/9/09
"I was stopped at the I-8 Checkpoint near Wellton, Arizona. I was caught with large quantities of drugs and charged with a very serious felony. I was facing mandatory prison time of 5-15 years. Mr. Cates got my charges dismissed. I am so grateful that I can not express it in words. Thank you."
Relieved
1/5/09
"I was stopped at the immigration checkpoint on I-8 in Arizona and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. I have an occupation where I would could loose my professional license and my job if I were convicted. I hired Mr. Cates and he took care of everything. He arranged for me to appear telephonically and the whole process was very easy. He kept in contact with me and eased my mind in a very trying time. In the end all charges were dismissed."
A satisfied Client.
If you were stopped at the I-8 immigration checkpoint and arrested for a drug crime we can help. If you were arrested for a drug crime anywhere in Arizona we have the experience you need. We cover all counties in Arizona including Maricopa, Yuma, La Paz, Mohave, Yavapai, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Apache, Pima, Pinal, and Cochise.
Here is what our clients are saying about our work in the Wellton Justice Court and the Yuma County Superior Court
We are Arizona criminal lawyers, we represent clients throughout Arizona, inlcuiding Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Kingman, Yuma, Tucson, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Lake Havasu, Wellton Justice court, and Douglas. Any crime in any court anywhere in Arizona. We have experienced Arizona criminal lawyers ready to fight for your rights. Call us to day we can help.
If you were stopped at the I-8 checkpoint by Welton, Arizona and were charged with a drug crime we can help. He have experience in Welton Justice Court and in Yuma Superior Court with serous drug cases. If you were stopped on I-40 and had your car searched, drugs found and arrested, we have experience in the Holbrook Justice Court, Navajo County Superior Court and Mohave County Superior Court, handling these cases. We are experienced Arizona criminal lawyers and we are ready to travel anywhere in Arizona to handle your matter.
By Dwane M. Cates | September 14, 2009 at 06:10 PM EDT | No Comments
When traveling through Arizona you may come upon an Immigration checkpoint. If you do, beware. They are looking form more than illegal immigrants. They are also looking for drugs. At the I-8 checkpoint near Yuma I have represented many client arrested with less than 1/4 gram of marijuana.
When you pull into the checkpoint they have a drug dog sniff your car. If the dog alerts, and sometimes even if they don’t, the border patrol agent will send you over for a secondary inspection. At this point they will ask you if they can search your car or if they can have their dog search your car. You can refuse this search. However, many of my clients stated that the agent told them that if they allowed the search or told them where the drugs were that they would just cite and release them. If they did not cooperate they were told that they would be taken to jail when the drugs were found and their car impounded. This is a scary proposition when you are miles from home at a checkpoint in the middle of nowhere.
If a small amount of drugs are found the agents will question you about the drugs. Again you will be encouraged to cooperate. But you must understand that you have the right to remain silent and you are much better off if you do. If the amount of marijuana is small and you have no prior record, they will cite and release you. You will be given a court date in Wellton Justice Court. In most cases we can make it so that you do not have to personally appear in court. We can appear for you in the first few court dates and if your appearance is necessary we can generally arrange for you to appear by telephone unless you are scheduled to appear for trial.
You must understand that Possession of Marijuana in Arizona is a felony. For a first offense of possession of marijuana for personal use they can not put you in jail if convicted. With that said, they can make your life miserable other ways. They must put you on probation and it can be either supervised or unsupervised probation. If they want to they can put you on probation which would make it difficult for you to leave Arizona. There can be large fines and other implications of a drug conviction. If you were arrested for marijuana possession and not possession of dangerous drugs or possession of narcotics. They will most likely give you a traffic ticket and complaint. They will list possession of marijuana / attempt and possession of drug paraphernalia / attempt. They do this so that the charges may be handled as misdemeanors in Wellton Justice Court. But be careful. The prosecutor can and sometimes does dismiss the attempt charge and recharge the crime in Yuma Superior Court as a felony.
If the Boarder Patrol Agent finds Cocaine, Meth, Heroin or outer narcotics you will be taken into custody. They will call the DPS agent to place you under arrest and you will be take to the Yuma County Detention Facility. Within 24 hours you will see a judge and they will set a bond. (A good bondsman is McCurley Bail Bonds (928) 782-4400). You will have a series of Court dates in the Yuma County Superior Court. Depending upon the amount of drugs found you may be facing anything from probation to a long prison sentence. Arizona is not a good place to get caught with drugs.
For more information please contact me at the phone number below.
Dwane M. Cates
480-620-8568
Managing Partner
Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC
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