 Seattle-Tacoma Lawyers: Drug PossessionDrug possession is a broad legal category ranging from misdemeanor possession of marijuana in small amounts to felony possession of cocaine, crack, or heroin. Our clients repeatedly tell us that our attorneys' practical and direct approach helped them get through criminal justice proceedings with dignity. If you are charged with drug possession, get an attorney!Whether you are charged with possession of marijuana for personal use, or felony possession of narcotics with intent to deliver, it is extremely important to discuss your situation with an attorney before making any statement to police or prosecutors. If you would like to talk to one of our drug crime defense lawyers about your situation, please contact our law office. We will answer your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What can a lawyer do about drug possession charges?When representing you in a drug crime case, our attorneys will examine the evidence against you and determine whether it was obtained through unlawful search and seizure and whether the charges brought against you are excessive or unfair. We will fight to avoid a wrongful conviction, and if you need treatment, we will make arrangements for you to enter a center immediately. If you were charged with unauthorized use of medical marijuana, we will look for documentation and aggressively mount a defense for your physical and legal protection. With the help of our private investigators we will do all we can to have charges dismissed or reduced before you go to court. If you go to trial, our lawyers go in prepared to win—that's our job. Consequences of a conviction for drug possessionWhether you face illegal drug charges or a prescription drug offense, you face fines, time in jail or prison, and driver's license suspensions. These penalties can be especially severe for minors & Underage Drinking. Depending on the charge and other aspects of your specific situation, you may be eligible for a diversion program, drug or alcohol classes, a First-Time Offender Waiver, or a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA). Our lawyers regularly work with prosecutors and judges throughout the state of Washington to get the most favorable results and sentencing options for our clients. Possession with intent to deliver, VUCSAPossession of drugs with intent to sell or deliver them is a much more serious offense than simple possession for personal use. The charges may be based on the amount of marijuana, meth, or cocaine in your possession, drug distribution paraphernalia such as plastic bags or a scale, or the presence of a large amount of cash. In Washington State a person arrested for simple drug possession will often be charged under the Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act (VUCSA), and the wrong set of circumstances can lead prosecutors and police to accuse such a person of possession with intent to deliver/sell, which carries a mandatory prison sentence. You may have made one bad choice—don't let it ruin your lifeWhether you were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or you made some other mistake that led to charges for drug possession or even drug manufacturing/delivery, don't make a second mistake! Invest in the services of the right lawyer and give yourself a chance at the best possible outcome. Call toll free: 1-866-LAW-2345, or e-mail us as soon as possible and begin your defense today. Attorneys at our Kent, Washington law office defend adults and juveniles in the Seattle-Tacoma area and throughout the state against drug possession charges. The Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC |
