If my 18 year old was just arrested with drugparaphernalia, do I need an attorney?
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If my 18 year old was just arrested with drugparaphernalia, do I need an attorney?
I’m in Wall Walla, WA.
Asked on February 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
Jonathan Griffin / Griffin Law, PLLC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is generally a bad idea to try to handle any criminal matter without an attorney. The attorney will be able to scrutinize the case and decide if the state can meet its burden of proof.
Even if the state can meet its burden, your 18 year old may be eligible for some sort of deferred prosecution which ends with a dismissal if he/she has no prior record. This is a common resolution in similar cases in my jurisdiction.
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