Phoenix Criminal Attorney Arrested for Smuggling Drugs to Prisoner - Eastern Arizona Courier

Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney David De Costa was arrested on Friday by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Deputies after he allegedly transfered heroin and methamphetamine to a in-custody defendant during a hearing in the Maricopa County Superior Court. The inmate's 19 year old girl friend is alleged to have provided sexual favors to Mr. De Costa in exchange for the drug transfers.

The inmate to whom Mr. De Costa allegedly gave the drugs is involved in another investigation involving another Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer - Jason Keller - who recently plead guilty to promoting prison contraband and is expected to be sentenced to prison in connection with a similar offense.

Mr. De Costa is a former prosecutor and reportedly at veteran of the United States Army. He apparently was already on probation with State Bar of Arizona for an unrelated matter at the time of his recent arrest.

If you or a loved one are facing drug charges or have been accused of any crime, contact Attorney Joshua S. Davidson today.