Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

drug testing and time line of being charged with a crime

how long does it take to get a test back from lab? And how will I be contacted? I have not been charged with anything or arrested.I do have to pay a civil fine of $204.00.


Asked on 12/22/06, 4:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: drug testing and time line of being charged with a crime

Good question. I have seen cases where it has taken over a year for the test results to return and the case to be filed. If time is crucial then you may consider having a lawyer contact the prosecutor's office. Then you may have a "pre-accusatorial delay" argument for dismissing the case. For what have you been accessed the civil fine? Contact me directly.

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Answered on 12/26/06, 1:19 pm


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