Vancouver, WA asked in Criminal Law for Washington

Q: do I need a lawyer to ask for diversion? Is it possible to get diversion on possession with intent/

I have never been in trouble before. I have been working so I am employed.

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Carl Munson JR
Carl Munson JR
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Licensed in Washington

A: Your question needs more information in order to give you a better answer. If you are a juvenile and have never been in trouble before, then your first misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense would be automatically referred to a diversion unit. Felonies are generally not sent to diversion units.

If you are an adult charged with possession with intent to deliver you will want to contact a criminal defense attorney that practices in the superior court in your jurisdiction. In my jurisdiction, there is not a diversion program for these offenses. Our drug court policy does not allow possession with intent charges to enter drug court. Your jurisdiction may have different policies. Good luck!

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