Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
- King County allocated resources to help vacate drug possession charges for free, but officials warn funds will run out soon and people may need to hire their own help.
- The Washington Supreme Court ruled the simple drug possession statute unconstitutional, requiring proof that a person knowingly possessed drugs to be guilty.
- Many individuals with vacated simple drug possession charges face barriers in obtaining nursing or teaching certificates, impacting their opportunities.
- Scott Ketterling urges individuals with charges before February 25, 2021, to seek assistance from the King County Department of Public Defense.
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