Washington State Cocaine Crimes

- Possession of Cocaine:

Simple possession of a small amount of cocaine is considered a C felony under the Washington State VUCSA laws and is punishable by up to 5 years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

However, when anything other than a very small amount of cocaine is recovered, or if a large amount of cash or scales or numerous zip-lock baggies are also recovered, the State will often charge an individual with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and since cocaine is considered a "narcotic drug," the penalties increase to a B felony punishable by up to 10 years in jail and a fine of up to $25,000.

- Manufacture or Delivery or Possession with Intent to Deliver of Cocaine:

Cocaine is considered a "narcotic drug" under the Washington State VUCSA laws.

Therefore, if you are charged with the Manufacture, Delivery or Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin in Washington State you are facing a B felony, which is punishable by up to 10 years in jail and a $25,000 fine.

- Crack-Cocaine Charges:

In Washington State there are sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine which impose a mandatory minimum prison term of 5 years jail all the way up to 20 years jail and can include severe fines if you meet the following criteria:

• It is your first crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed is in excess of 5 grams;

• It is your second crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed is in excess of 3 grams; or

• It is your third or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed is in excess of 1 gram.