
How long do police have to file drug charges?
The State of Washington has some of the harshest drug laws in the country, with charges including possession, distribution, and the manufacture of controlled substances. A drug offense is considered a Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (VUCSA); which could be filed and prosecuted as a misdemeanor, a gross misdemeanor, or a class A, B, or C felony. Several…