Washington legal term
Known drug trafficker in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Known drug trafficker” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Known drug trafficker” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Known drug trafficker" means any person who has been convicted of a drug offense in this state, another state, or federal court who subsequently has been arrested for a drug offense in this state. (RCW 10.66.010)
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