First Time Felony Waiver | FTOW

First Time Felony Offender Waiver | FTOW| A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective on The First Time Offender Felony Waiver. As criminal defense attorneys | lawyers who handle a wide variety of minor and serious felonies throughout the State of Washington, we are acutely aware of what sentencing alternatives are available.  Although not…

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School Zone | Public Place | Facility Enhancement

School Zone | Public Place | Facility Enhancement for Drug Cases.  A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. Drug Free Zones are a national phenomena now, with legislation being passed in all 50 states. Its application in Washington means if you are charged with a crime that involves an illegal drug, you can get…

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Unwitting Possession

What is Unwitting Possession in a Drug Case | Controlled Substance in Washington State | A Washington Criminal Defense Attorney’s Opinion on the Affirmative Defense of Unwitting Possession and what Factors are Considered in these Kinds of Cases As criminal defense attorneys, we know that unwitting possession is an affirmative defense to a criminal charge of…

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What is an Affirmative Defense in Drug Cases?

What is an Affirmative Defense in Illegal Drug | Controlled Substance Cases in Washington State | A Washington Criminal Defense Attorney’s view on Affirmative Defenses and what Factors are Considered in Proving Them From a defense attorney | lawyer’s perspective involving drug cases, affirmative defenses are statutory provisions that help our clients go free even…

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What is “Possession” of an Illegal Drug?

A Washington Criminal Defense Attorney’s Opinion on what Factors are Considered in Proving Actual or Constructive Possession of an Illegal Drug | Controlled Substance. What is Possession of Illegal Drug | Actual or Constructive Possession of a Controlled Substance or Illegal Drug in Washington State. | Based on our experience as lawyers working in the…

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Fighting Drug Crime Allegations

Fighting Drug Crime Allegations | Building a Defense.  A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective on Fighting Drug Cases. Fighting Drug Crime Allegations | Building a Defense. As a team of criminal defense lawyers who can and do think outside the box, we know that there is no one way to fight a criminal charge.…

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What Makes a Drug Legal or Illegal?

The Legislation and Laws on Legal and Illegal Drugs: A Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. What makes a Drug Legal or Illegal? Washington Drug, Controlled Substance and Narcotics’ Policy. Drug Policy | Legislation Washington State From a defense minded attorney | lawyer’s perspective that considers drug cases from criminal and administrative perspectives, our society via the Washington…

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Civil Seizures

Civil Seizures | Criminal and Administrative Problems in Washington | A Defense Lawyer’s Viewpoint Civil Seizures of Property by Washington Fish and Wildlife Civil Seizure actions have become an increasingly common tactic with police agencies throughout Washington and the Department of Fish & Wildlife is no exception.  Fish & Wildlife officers may seize an individual’s…

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