Seattle Drug Crime Defense Lawyers

Medical Marijuana Attorneys in Seattle Washington

In 1998, Washington passed a medical marijuana initiative that made it legal for certain individuals to obtain and use medicinal marijuana for specific existing medical conditions. This law authorizes physicians to advise patients about the risks and benefits of the medical use of marijuana. Under this law, qualifying patients and their primary caregivers may use the law as an “affirmative defense” in court if they are prosecuted for marijuana possession. This law does not necessarily protect patients or caregivers from arrest or prosecution; it only allows them to present a medical marijuana defense in court.

Medical marijuana can be used for a number of terminal and medical conditions including:

Cancer, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), multiple sclerosis, epilepsy & seizure disorders.
Intractable pain (pain that cannot be treated by standard medical treatments).
Glaucoma, acute or chronic.
Crohn’s Disease with debilitating symptoms unrelieved by conventional medicine.
Hepatitis C with debilitating nausea and/or pain unrelieved by standard medical treatment.
Any disease or condition resulting in nausea, vomiting, wasting, appetite loss, cramping, seizures, or muscle spasms where traditional medicine did not work.
Any other medical condition approved by Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Board.

Aggressive Defense for Medical Marijuana Related Drug Offenses

If you or a loved one has been charged with a drug offense related to medical marijuana, a Seattle drug crime defense attorney from our firm will be able to help you. Our experienced lawyers have a thorough understanding of Washington medical marijuana laws and can find ways to make these laws work in your favor. Under Seattle’s I-692 law, certain individuals are protected from marijuana related drug charges and if you have been wrongly charged with a drug offense because you need medical marijuana for a medical condition our lawyers will make sure you do not end up being convicted for a drug offense.

Contact a Seattle drug crime defense lawyer today to discuss your medical marijuana charges!