Lynnwood Drug Charges Lawyer

Snohomish County Drug Distribution Defense Attorney

• Have you been charged with a drug crime?
• Has the government seized your property in a raid?

I have fought major drug trafficking and conspiracy charges brought by the federal government as well as minor possession charges brought by county and local governments. Challenging the forfeiture of assets, the affidavit used to secure the search warrant, the actual purpose of any materials seized, the probable cause for the stop of your vehicle, as well as the credibility of confidential informants are all vital elements in a successful defense of drug charges. Talk to a skilled Lynnwood drug charges attorney before talking to the police or prosecutors. Contact Schöen Parnell now for a free consultation.

Drug Possession

In Washington, possession of even a very small amount of marijuana carries a mandatory minimum sentence of one day in jail. While the day in jail may seem easy to some, the actual conviction can carry some unanticipated consequences. College students could lose their financial aid. Job seekers must disclose the conviction on job applications when asked.

If arrested for a drug crime, it is crucial that you demand to speak to an attorney right away and not answer any questions posed by the police. Even if you are merely a suspect and the police "just" want to talk with you, don't even think about it without talking to a criminal defense attorney first. Anything you say will be twisted and used against you.

Drug Crimes Defense

I can help with most any drug possession charge, including:

• Drug possession, including possession of marijuana, hash, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine (meth), heroin, Oxycontin, methadone, opiates, Ecstasy, steroids, prescription drugs, and other controlled substances
• Possession of drug paraphernalia: scales, baggies, pipes, rolling paper, cash, etc.
• Juveniles in possession of illegal drugs
• School zone violations
• Drugs in school

Drug Distribution

The two biggest mistakes defendants make when facing charges for drug distribution are to assume they can help their case by talking to the police, and to assume that the prosecution has a strong case because they were “caught cold”.

I have yet to see a drug case where talking to the police prior to talking to a lawyer actually helped their case. Courts permit the police to lie to you when they are trying to get you to talk, yet hold it against you if you lie to them. The playing field is not level and you should not even think about going in alone — at any stage of the investigation. I can help with most any drug distribution charge, including:

• Intent to distribute drugs
• Dispensing drugs unlawfully
• Maintaining a production facility
• Manufacturing illegal drugs
• Cultivating and harvesting illicit crops
• Juveniles possessing/distributing drugs
• Weapons with drugs

I can also help fight the government’s attempt to keep your belongings, including cash, vehicles, weapons, and property.

Contact a Drug Charges Defense Attorney Today

To learn about your legal options, contact a Lynnwood drug charges attorney to schedule a free consultation.