Drug possession is a crime under the laws of Washington State as well as the federal criminal laws of the United States. Federal laws treat the possession of a controlled substance as a serious criminal offense, with potential penalties including a year-long federal prison sentence. Please contact a criminal defense attorney now if you are [...]
It is a drug crime under Washington law if you manufacture or distribute an imitation controlled substance. The offense is a serious felony punishable by a state prison term of up to five years. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in Washington, please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney [...]
Under Washington law, you commit the crime of controlled substances homicide if you unlawfully deliver a controlled substance to a person, and he/she dies after using it. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that can result in up to 10 years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]
Washington law makes it a crime for any person to forge a prescription for a controlled substance. Prosecutors file the offense as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction could result in up to two years in prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing any type [...]
Washington’s criminal laws make it a crime for people to involve a minor in a drug transaction. A violation of these laws can result in a serious felony conviction that is punishable by up to five years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing a Washington drug charge, it’s critical for [...]
The federal crime of continuing criminal enterprise essentially targets people who engage in large-scale and elaborate drug conspiracies. The offense is a serious felony that can lead to life in federal prison. If you or a loved one is facing a criminal drug charge, be it in either state or federal court, please contact a [...]
The unlawful use of a building for drug purposes is a serious drug crime under Washington’s criminal laws. A conviction of the offense is a felony punishable by up to five years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing a drug charge in Washington, it is critical to contact a criminal [...]
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed a measure that significantly changes the state’s approach to drug possession. The Gov. signed the law after the Washington Supreme Court struck down Washington's previous possession law as unconstitutional. If you have been charged with a drug crime, it is critical to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney [...]
Most people know that driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime under Washington law. It is also an offense, though, for a motorist to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs (e.g., marijuana or cocaine). Prosecutors treat drug DUI charges quite seriously. This means it is critical for a person charged [...]
Fentanyl is a prescription drug that is used to treat severe pain. The drug is also highly addictive and considered the deadliest drug in America. For this reason, it is no surprise that prosecutors in Washington State will aggressively charge parties for drug crimes involving fentanyl, including charges like possession and distribution. If you are [...]
