What Happens If Drugs Are Found During a Traffic Stop?
A routine traffic stop can quickly become a serious criminal matter if law enforcement officers discover drugs in a vehicle. Whether the drugs belong to the [...]
Are There Enhanced Penalties for Drug Distribution Near Schools and Parks Under Washington Law?
Drug distribution offenses are already treated seriously under Washington law. However, the penalties can become significantly more severe when the alleged activity occurs in certain [...]
What Is an “Agreement” in a Drug Conspiracy Charge in Washington — And How Many People Must Agree?
When someone is accused of drug conspiracy in Washington, one of the first questions they often ask is: What does it actually mean to “agree” [...]
Understanding Washington’s Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) – Residential
Washington's Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) provides eligible individuals convicted of drug-related offenses with an opportunity for treatment instead of lengthy incarceration. The program aims to [...]
Washington Law on “Legend Drugs”
"Legend drugs" are drugs which are required by state law or regulation of the pharmacy quality assurance commission to be dispensed on prescription only or are [...]
Selling for Profit Any Controlled Substance in Schedule I Under Washington Law
Washington law makes it a crime for you to sell for profit any controlled substance that has a high potential for abuse, such as heroin or [...]
Washington Law on Imitation Controlled Substances
Washington Law makes it a crime for you to make or distribute an imitation controlled substance. Prosecutors typically charge this offense as a felony (as [...]
Washington Law on Vehicular Homicide While Intoxicated
Under Washington law, vehicular homicide while intoxicated is the crime where you kill someone while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The offense is [...]
Federal Law on Drug Smuggling
You are guilty of drug smuggling under federal law if you transport illegal drugs across state lines or into the United States from another country. The [...]
Washington Law on False Labeling of a Controlled Substance
Washington law makes it a crime for you to affix a false label to a receptacle containing a controlled substance. The offense is a serious felony [...]