Misdemeanor possession of marijuana is no joking matter. Your liberty is at stake. You need to have representation that not only knows the legal system, but Drug law. Jonathan is consistently rated among the best criminal defense attorneys in the area, and can help you understand your charge.

What you need to know:

Possession of marijuana under 40 grams is a misdemeanor under Washington Law. It carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. More importantly, Possession has mandatory MINIMUM penalties. If you are convicted – you MUST serve jail time. You MUST pay fines. The only way to avoid these is to not be convicted. If Jonathan can negotiate a lesser charge or get your case dismissed – you can avoid some or all of these. Call Jonathan NOW to get started with your FREE Consultation | 425-424-9401.

What Jonathan can do for you:

Jonathan reviews every case for legal and factual problems, and will help you craft the best arguments to either negotiate a settlement you are satisfied with, or set your case up for the best possible defense at trial. Jonathan is more prepared, more knowledgeable about your case, and more ready to fight than the prosecutors, and most defense attorneys.

The nuts and bolts:

RCW 69.50.4014
Possession of forty grams or less of marijuana — Penalty.

Except as provided in RCW 69.50.401(2)(c), any person found guilty of possession of forty grams or less of marijuana is guilty of a misdemeanor.

RCW 69.50.425
Misdemeanor violations — Minimum penalties.

A person who is convicted of a misdemeanor violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than twenty-four consecutive hours, and by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. On a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall not be less than five hundred dollars. These fines shall be in addition to any other fine or penalty imposed. Unless the court finds that the imposition of the minimum imprisonment will pose a substantial risk to the defendant’s physical or mental well-being or that local jail facilities are in an overcrowded condition, the minimum term of imprisonment shall not be suspended or deferred. If the court finds such risk or overcrowding exists, it shall sentence the defendant to a minimum of forty hours of community restitution. If a minimum term of imprisonment is suspended or deferred, the court shall state in writing the reason for granting the suspension or deferral and the facts upon which the suspension or deferral is based. Unless the court finds the person to be indigent, the minimum fine shall not be suspended or deferred.