Spokane, Washington, Drug Charge Attorneys
A drug conviction in Washington state has consequences that can affect you the rest of your life. It can affect:
- Your freedom: Many drug charges carry minimum mandatory prison sentences.
- Your money and property: In addition to fines, you may have to forfeit property such as your home, car or bank account if it is connected to the drug charge.
- Your driver's license: A drug conviction can cause you to lose your driver's license.
- Your job: A drug offense on your record may cost you a job or prevent you from getting one.
- Your education: Students will lose financial aid and the ability to seek it.
- Your family: A drug charge could negatively impact your custody rights.
- Your home: Landlords may not rent an apartment to you if you have a drug conviction on your record.
- Your rights: A felony drug conviction can affect your ability to vote and serve on a jury.
At the law firm of Andersen Staab P.L.L.C. in Spokane, Washington, our lawyers are very mindful of the effect drug charges can have on your life now and in the future. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your options.
Some of the more common types of controlled substances include marijuana, meth or methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, ecstasy and date rape drugs. Charges may include possession of drugs, possession of illegal drug paraphernalia, drug possession with intent to distribute, drug trafficking, and the manufacture of drugs. Drug charges and penalties attached to them are increased if the alleged offense occurred near a school zone or school bus stop. The penalties can also be enhanced if there are firearms in close proximity to the drugs.
Some of the things we may be able to do as your lawyers may include:
- Seeking a dismissal of charges or suppression of evidence if the police violated your constitutional rights in the drug search and seizure
- Conducting pre-plea negotiations and seek a reduction to less serious drug charges that won't have as serious an impact on your future.
- Enrolling you in a drug offender sentencing alternatives (DOSA) program which, if completed, will enable you to avoid a conviction
- Seeking an expungement or vacation of your criminal record for the drug arrest if you successfully complete a DOSA program or if charges are dismissed
Free attorney consultation: To discuss your drug possession or other drug charge case with a lawyer at our firm, call 509-590-2674 or fill out our simple contact form.
