Trespassing And Paraphernalia Charges

Summary

In Washington, the Blake decision affected drug possession laws but not paraphernalia charges. Trespassing charges and potential constitutional rights violations are serious and require proper legal defense. Ensure your boyfriend has legal representation for his upcoming trial. Consider consulting with a local attorney to address these issues effectively.

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Can you tell me about the Blake law and why my boyfriend is being charged for a paraphernalia charge of little substance
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The Blake decision refers to the Washington State Supreme Court ruling in *State v. Blake*. In February *, the court ruled that the state's drug possession law was unconstitutional because it didn't require proof of intentional possession. This decision invalidated convictions under the old law and led to legislative changes.
Regarding your boyfriend's paraphernalia charge, he might still face charges if he's found with drug paraphernalia, even after the Blake decision. The Blake ruling primarily affected simple drug possession charges, not paraphernalia.
Has he been to court for this charge yet?
He’s been in jail since the seventh and his trial is on March *
It sounds like your boyfriend is facing a challenging situation. To better assist you, could you please let me know if he has a public defender or a private attorney representing him in this case?
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It seems both you and your boyfriend are dealing with significant legal issues. Since your boyfriend has a trial coming up, it's crucial he has proper legal representation.
Here are a few key points about your situation:
- The *State v. Blake* decision relates to drug possession laws.
- Paraphernalia charges are still valid post-Blake.
- Trespassing charges and constitutional rights breaches are severe and need proper legal defense.
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