Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act

Experienced Seattle and King County Uniform Controlled Substances Act Attorney

The Uniform Controlled Substances Act is a set of rules and laws enacted to enforce and punish those involved in illegal drug activity. It includes charges and penalties for possession of drugs, use of drugs, sale of drugs, sale or furnishing of drug paraphernalia that is prohibited by law, and unlawful possession of legal drugs In these types of cases having the right Seattle drug lawyer is critical. They will be able to attack the prosecution's case on several fronts, including a thorough determination of if the drugs were seized illegally.

Seattle Forgery Penalties

Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act is a felony. The exact punishment depends on several factors, including:

• The quantity of drugs in your possession;
• The type of drug (marijuana possession, for example, is excluded if it is under 40 grams), whether marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, heroin, and its classification under the drug schedule;
• The purpose of your possession (personal use; sale; or distribution);
• Evidence of sales activity;
• Weapons possession or use;
• Large amounts of money involved; and
• Past criminal history.

The attorney you hire is critical to the outcome of your case. Often prosecutors charge as much as they can and as strongly as they can to promote a quick plea. Your attorney should have the time and skills to review your case thoroughly and make the prosecutor prove his case. A conviction under this law could mean jail and substantial fines, not to mention the impact it can have on your future employment possibilities.

In Seattle, just like everywhere else in the United States, if you are charged with a crime you are innocent until proven guilty. This means not only that you don't have to prove your innocence, but that the prosecutor has to prove your guilt. To get the best results for your case, you need an expert in criminal defense. CMS Law Firm LLC can provide the Seattle criminal defense lawyer you need to get the best outcome in your case. We will work hard to get your case dismissed, beat the charges, or have them reduced to a less serious offense (something similar to a parking ticket is what we aim for). Don't wait until it is too late to hire a great Seattle criminal attorney - call us today.