Have you ever been convicted of a drug crime in Clark County?

A recent State Supreme Court case may make your conviction invalid.
 

The Washington Supreme Court struck down the state's felony drug possession law (also known as Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance of VUCSA - possession) in February 2021. The ruling in State v. Blake, states that any person convicted of particular drug offenses prior to February 2021 could get those convictions invalidated.

Who is entitled to legal help, and what could that help look like?

• A person in prison whose sentence was increased due to a conviction for felony drug possession could get their sentence shortened.
• A person on probation or community custody supervision due to a conviction for felony drug possession (or attempted possession) could have their probation period stricken or shortened.
• A person with past felony drug convictions could have them removed from their record and get any fines or fees they paid refunded.

If you, a friend, or a family member have a drug conviction from Clark County, a lawyer with Clark County Public Defense may be able to help.

For more information, please contact blake@opd.wa.gov.