Spokane Drug Possession
Washington criminal defense lawyer
The Law Office of Timothy S. Note, PLLC, has had extensive experience defending the rights of people facing drug charges in Washington State. We believe you need to know the penalties you face when charged with drug possession in Spokane. We encourage you to call our office to see how we can mitigate an arrest’s effect on your life.
Penalties of a drug possession charge in Spokane
The punishment for possession varies in Washington State depending on the amount of the substance and what Schedule the drug falls under at the time of arrest. Drugs are classified by and included in Schedules ranging from one to five depending on qualifications set by the federal government.
Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, including many forms of narcotics and hallucinogens that serve no medical purpose, is a crime that can have some of the most severe penalties.
This is just a very short list of illegal substances in Spokane:
- Opium derivatives
- Heroin
- Hallucinogenic substances
- Marijuana
- Mescaline
- Peyote
- Synthetic cannabis extracts
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- Raw opium
- Opium tincture
- Codeine
- Morphine
- Oxycodone
- Testosterone
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Drug Schedules and penalties
Possession of a Schedule I or Schedule II narcotic is considered a B felony. Punishments for such a crime include 10 years in prison if convicted and up to $25,000 in fines. The penalties are much more severe for possession of over 2 kilograms of a Schedule I or Schedule II narcotic.
Being detained in possession of amphetamine or methamphetamine is also considered a B felony, with the same punitive guidelines mentioned.
Possessing a controlled substance defined by Washington State as a Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V not covered by the aforementioned penalties is considered a class C felony. Conviction of a C felony can mean the possibility of up to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000 dollars in fines.
No matter what, a drug possession charge in Spokane is a serious offense that requires an experienced attorney to thoroughly plan the best course of action. Consult the Law Office of Timothy S. Note, PLLC, and see how we can defend your rights.
Call 1 509-328-8800 if charged with drug possession in Spokane.