So you got arrested for drug possession in Seattle. The question likely keeping you up at night is whether you’re headed to jail or if there’s a way out of this mess. Here’s what most people don’t realize about Washington state. The system actually tends to favor keeping first-time offenders out of jail these days. […]
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Can a Plea Deal Turn a Drug Trafficking Charge Into a Simple Possession Charge?
If you have a defense that weakens the prosecutor’s case against you, it might be possible to strike a plea deal. Defenses could include arguments that there was an illegal arrest, an improper search, and seizure, a violation of the defendant’s Miranda rights, or some other reason. You will want to work with a Washington […]
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Can I Get My Drug Charges Reduced?
Drug crimes can result in severe penalties in Washington State. Before pleading guilty to a drug offense, consult a Washington criminal defense attorney. There could be one or more defenses to the drug crimes you are facing. In some cases, you may be able to get the drug charges reduced to a lesser charge. Drug […]
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Can I Be Charged if I am in the Car with Someone Who Has Drugs?
It depends. Many different factors can come into play when addressing the question of whether you can be charged if you are in the car with someone who has drugs. A conviction for illegal possession of a controlled substance can be a felony punishable by imprisonment and fines in our state, pursuant to Section 69.50.401 […]
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