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Have You Been Charged with a Drug Crime?
Pimentel & Associates has successfully handled hundreds, if not thousands of drug crimes, over the years. Today, we successfully handle dozens of drug crimes in Kitsap County courts every year, ranging from simple possession to possession of drug paraphernalia to trafficking, delivery, and intent to deliver.
Drug offense can be complicated. You need an experienced team that understands Washington Drug laws and Kitsap County policies related to those laws. Pimentel and Associates have 50 years of combined experience handling drug crimes. Call Pimentel & Associates at (360) 519-3040 today.
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What are the drug offense levels?
If you are accused of one of these crimes in Kitsap County, Washington, you need an experienced, dedicated and aggressive criminal defense attorney.
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Level I Drug Offenses
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Prescription Forgery, Manufacturing Marijuana, Unlawful use of a Building for Drug Purposes.
The consequences vary significantly depending upon one’s criminal history ranging from 0-6 months for a first offense to 12-24 months for someone who has multiple felony convictions. Navigating the right solution requires an understanding of your alternatives, which can range from negotiating the case to a lesser charge to Drug Court to Drug Offender Sentencing Alternatives (DOSA).
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Level II Drug Offenses
Delivery of Controlled Substances, Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Manufacturing Controlled Substances, Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances.
These are serious offenses that start off with a sentencing range of 12+-20 months for the first offense with no criminal history. The possible sentencing range on these crimes can and do go up to 120 months, depending on the severity of the crime and the criminal history of the accused.
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Level III Drug Offenses
Controlled Substances Homicide, Delivery by someone over 18 to someone under 18, Any felony drug offense with a deadly weapon enhancement.
These are the most serious drug crimes. Sentencing ranges begin at 51 to 68 months and quickly go up to 120 months, depending on the facts and the criminal history of the accused.
Possible Drug Crime Resolutions
Possible resolutions range from taking the case to trial to pursuing treatment alternatives. Treatment alternatives include:
What is Drug Court?
Drug Court is an intensive outpatient program administered by the Kitsap County Superior Court. The drug court program requires dedication and commitment to get clean and stay clean. The purpose of the program is to offer non-traditional and individualized treatment for chemical dependency as an alternative to criminal prosecution. The program involves intensive supervision, random drug testing, counseling, alcohol testing, and frequent appearances in front of the Kitsap County Drug Court Judge. The program ranges from 1 to 2 years, depending on the circumstances of the individual. Upon completion, the Court will dismiss the criminal charges with prejudice. Drug court costs approximately $1,500, but no one is turned away because of an inability to pay.