Lynnwood Drug Crime Lawyer
Handling Drug Crime Cases in Mill Creek
Drug-related charges in Washington can carry serious consequences, including jail time, fines, and a lasting criminal record. If you are facing a drug charge, an experienced Lynnwood drug crime attorney can help you understand your rights, evaluate the circumstances of your case, and build a strong defense on your behalf.
Are you facing drug charges in Lynnwood, WA? Our lead attorney, Lance Fryrear, has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years and has the legal knowledge and experience to help build a solid defense on your behalf. As a former Washington prosecutor, he understands how the prosecution approaches criminal cases and uses that experience to fight for our clients.
Types of drug charges:
- Unlawful drug possession
- Possession with intent to sell
- Marijuana possession over the legal limit
- Marijuana possession by a minor
- Use of date-rape drugs
- Obtaining prescription drugs illegally
What Are The Laws Governing Marijuana?
Recreational cannabis is legal in Washington for adults age 21 and older, subject to state laws and possession limits. Adults may legally possess up to one ounce of usable cannabis, 16 ounces of cannabis-infused product in solid form, or 72 ounces of cannabis-infused product in liquid form.
This means that simply possessing cannabis within Washington's legal limits is not a crime. However, criminal charges may still arise in circumstances involving possession above the legal limit, possession by someone under 21, or other conduct prohibited by state law.
If you have been accused of unlawful marijuana possession, the specific facts of your case matter. Questions about the amount involved, your age, ownership or control of the cannabis, and whether an exception applies can all affect the outcome of a case.
Contact marijuana possession defense attorney Lance R. Fryrear to discuss your case and legal options.
Marijuana Possession Over the Legal Limit
Although cannabis possession is legal for adults 21 and older within Washington's established limits, possessing more than the amount allowed by law may result in criminal charges. The potential consequences depend on the circumstances of the case, including the amount allegedly possessed.
In marijuana possession cases, one potential defense may involve challenging constructive possession. Being near marijuana does not necessarily mean that a person knowingly possessed or exercised control over it. The prosecution must be able to prove the required elements of the offense.
Depending on the circumstances, Washington's medical cannabis laws may also be relevant when determining whether an amount exceeding the recreational possession limit was legally authorized. These cases can involve complex factual and legal questions, making it important to have an attorney review the details.
Other defenses may also be available depending on how the evidence was obtained, how possession was established, and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. Our firm can review the evidence and determine an appropriate defense strategy for your case.
Effective Marijuana Possession Defense Attorney in Lynnwood
A marijuana possession charge does not automatically mean a conviction. While lawful cannabis possession is permitted in Washington, charges can still arise when law enforcement alleges that someone possessed more than the legal amount or otherwise violated the state's cannabis laws.
Our firm can examine the circumstances surrounding the charge, including whether the prosecution can establish possession, whether the amount was accurately determined, and whether any legal exceptions or defenses apply.
When appropriate, we can also work with prosecutors to pursue a resolution that minimizes the consequences of the charge. Our familiarity with local prosecutors and courts helps us evaluate the options that may be available and determine how best to pursue a favorable outcome.
