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what is the ponishement

in the state of Washington, what are the penalties for unpaid fines, tickets, driving without lights and with the possecion of narcotics


Asked on 7/03/08, 5:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: what is the ponishement

These are very different things. Fines/Tickets/without lights are all infractions. The only penalty there is money--although this can be bad enough sometimes. Possession of a narcotic is a class C felony, unless it is charged as possession with intent to deliver which is punish even more severely. Class C felonies can receive up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine.

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Answered on 7/06/08, 3:30 pm
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: what is the ponishement

These are very different things. Fines/Tickets/without lights are all infractions. The only penalty there is money--although this can be bad enough sometimes. Possession of a narcotic is a class C felony, unless it is charged as possession with intent to deliver which is punish even more severely. Class C felonies can receive up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine.

At your service,

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Answered on 7/06/08, 3:30 pm
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: what is the ponishement

These are very different things. Fines/Tickets/without lights are all infractions. The only penalty there is money--although this can be bad enough sometimes. Possession of a narcotic is a class C felony, unless it is charged as possession with intent to deliver which is punish even more severely. Class C felonies can receive up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine.

At your service,

Read more
Answered on 7/06/08, 4:39 pm


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