Drug Policy In Washington State

Past History

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Legal classification for possessing controlled substances, carrying severe penalties including prison time

What is Felony of drug possession?

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The President that declared a War on Drugs

Who is President Nixon

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Introduced in 1970s, this national campaign aimed to reduce illegal drug use

What is War on Drugs

Blake v State

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Year that current drug possession laws were declared unconstitutional

What is 2021

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Following Blake v. State, Washington Law makers made this ruling on drug possession...

What is a Gross Misdemeanor?

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Times drug possession laws were challenged in Washington state prior to Blake

What is 2

Current Policy

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The Bill produced following Blake v. State

What is Bill 5536

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The verbiage change in RCW 69.50.4013

What is "Knowingly possess"

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Maximum imprisonment time for a gross misdemeanor

What is 180 days in jail