Drug possession charges are relatively common in Washington. People can violate drug statutes stop by possessing a drug that is against the law, possessing too much of a substance or having a prescription medication without the right medical documentation. Many drug possession charges involve actual physical possession of a substance. Police officers search someone and find drugs in their purse,…
Study drugs are prescription medications used illicitly to enhance concentration, energy and mental stamina. College students commonly use these substances to improve academic performance, particularly during high-stress exams. In Washington, as in many other regions, the misuse of these drugs raises concerns about health, academic integrity and legality. The most common study drugs are stimulants prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity…
From shock to strategy: What should I do if my child is accused of selling drugs in Washington? We have many goals when raising our children. We may have dreams of them competing in professional sports or solving the world’s problems, but we tend to root the foundation of our parenting goals in their safety and wellbeing. Nothing can shake…
People often think of Washington as a state with liberal drug policies. Legalization of certain previously banned drugs does mean that some people who may have run afoul of the law no longer have to worry about the police arresting them. However, people do still get arrested and charged with drug-related offenses. Those struggling with addiction may also face criminal…
People get prescriptions for all kinds of issues, and they often have the potential to be abused. Having these drugs in your home might be commonplace, but you couldn’t have expected your child to take those drugs and start giving them out at school. They might have known what the medications were for, but they may not have had any…
When the police arrest you for a drug-related offense, the Washington courts will typically arraign you for a criminal charge. You may face incarceration and the prospect of a lifelong criminal record holding you back from opportunities if convicted for that drug offense. Thankfully, there may be an alternative option. Nonviolent drug offenders clog up the criminal justice system and…
New Battlefront on Drug War: Washington State’s Drug Possession Law Is Now Unconstitutional On 25th February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court declared the law criminalizing “unknown possession” of controlled substances unconstitutional. This decision aligns the state of Washington with 49 others that have taken similar measures in the past. The decriminalization of possession of controlled drugs follows the decision…
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…
As the prison population in Washington State has become increasingly overcrowded, voters and lawmakers have begun to reshape the way they view our criminal justice system. Most people agree that certain egregious crimes, especially acts of violence, warrant long prison sentences. But what about non-violent crimes committed by drug users who simply need professional help? Thanks to the Drug Offender…