Washington criminal charge
Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis in Washington
Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis is a Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 69.50.4014. As a Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Washington sets for that offense class. Washington sorts criminal offenses into class A, B, and C felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors — a gross misdemeanor is a distinct, more serious rung than a misdemeanor — with maximum penalties set by RCW 9A.20.021.
Defined by RCW 69.50.4014.
Common questions about possession of forty grams or less of cannabis in Washington
Is possession of forty grams or less of cannabis a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 69.50.4014.
Which Washington statute covers possession of forty grams or less of cannabis?
Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis is governed by RCW 69.50.4014 (Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis—Penalty—Referral to assessment and services).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.