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Drug Charges Defense Attorneys

Aggressive defense against all types of drug charges in Vancouver, WA and throughout Clark County.

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Being charged with drug crimes in Vancouver, Washington can result in serious penalties upon conviction. Attorney Erin Bradley McAleer offers skilled representation for all drug-related charges throughout Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties, providing innovative and thorough defense strategies tailored to each case.

Drug charges in Washington State range from simple possession to manufacturing and distribution, each carrying different levels of penalties. Understanding how current law applies to your case requires an attorney who stays current with evolving statutes and can identify every available defense.

Aggressive Defense for All Drug Charges

Drug convictions carry consequences that extend far beyond fines and jail time -- they can affect your employment, housing, student financial aid, immigration status, and professional licensing. Attorney Erin Bradley McAleer provides the innovative and thorough defense needed to protect your rights and your future.

Types of Drug Charges We Defend

Drug Possession

Possession of controlled substances carries harsh penalties depending on the amount and type of substance involved, including potential prison time and significant fines. Even simple possession can be charged as a felony in Washington.

Drug Sales or Delivery

Delivery charges can result from transferring drugs to another person, even without any monetary exchange. Simply handing drugs to someone else may constitute delivery under Washington law, making these charges easier to bring than many people realize.

Possession with Intent to Deliver

Charges for possessing controlled substances with intent to sell carry serious consequences. Penalties depend on the substance type and quantity involved, and prosecutors often rely on circumstantial evidence such as packaging materials, scales, and cash to prove intent.

Drug Manufacturing, Cultivation, or Importation

Creating drugs, growing controlled substances, and importing them into the state are all illegal activities that result in severe criminal charges. Manufacturing methamphetamine carries some of the harshest penalties in Washington's drug sentencing framework.

Drug Paraphernalia

Possession of items such as syringes, bongs, pipes, or other drug-related objects constitutes a serious Washington crime that can carry its own penalties in addition to any underlying drug charges.

Drug DUI

Driving while impaired by drugs can result in a DUI arrest and serious penalties upon conviction, including license suspension, mandatory treatment, and potential jail time.

Potential Penalties

Penalties for drug charges in Washington vary widely based on the type and quantity of substance, whether distribution is alleged, and your prior criminal history. Possession of a controlled substance can result in up to 5 years in prison for a felony charge. Manufacturing or delivery charges carry even steeper penalties, with sentences of up to 10 years for Schedule I and II substances such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

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How We Can Help

  • Challenging illegal searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment
  • Filing motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence
  • Pursuing drug court and diversion programs
  • Negotiating reduced charges and alternative sentencing
  • Challenging constructive possession arguments

If you are facing drug charges in Clark County or anywhere in Southwest Washington, contact McAleer Law today for a confidential consultation. Our attorneys understand Washington's drug laws and will fight to protect your rights and your future.

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