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Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Washington
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For example, you might be arrested for attempted possession of a controlled substance if you are caught trying to buy drugs from a drug dealer, but the drug dealer does not actually give you the drugs.
There are three different types of possession that should be differentiated. These are actual, constructive, and joint possession. Each type has its own unique requirements and circumstances that must be met in order for it to be considered valid.
It doesn't have to be physically on you. It doesn't have to be yours. If you know it's a controlled substance, and you exercise control over it (or could do so), then you're in possession.
You can be convicted of possession of a controlled substance in Texas if you exercised “care, custody, and control” over a controlled substance. Attempted possession of a controlled substance occurs when you had “specific intent” to commit the crime of drug possession but failed to complete the crime.
In 2021 the Washington State Supreme Court ruled, in what is known as the Blake decision, that the felony drug possession law was unconstitutional because it criminalized “unknowing possession.” In May 2023 the Legislature passed a new law that made possession and public use gross misdemeanors.
On February 25, 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court issued an opinion in State of Washington v. Blake , declaring RCW 69.50. 4013, Washington's simple possession of a controlled substance statute, violates the due process clause of the state and federal constitutions and is therefore void.
On Tuesday, , the Washington state legislature passed 2E2SSB 5536, prohibiting drug possession and public drug use, among other things. City Attorney Ann Davison and Councilmembers Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen have submitted legislation to bring Seattle into conformity with this new state law.
Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Possession For possession, you won't be required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence, unless you have a prior drug conviction from federal or another state jurisdiction, then you'll be sentenced to no less than 15 days of incarceration with a maximum of up to two years.
In Western Australia, it is illegal to possess, use, manufacture, cultivate or supply an illicit drug. Penalties vary depending on the offence: possession offences: a maximum $2000 fine and/or 2 years in prison. supply offences: a maximum $100,000 fine and/or 25 years in prison.