If you have old drug possession convictions in Washington State, come find out if you are entitled to financial and record-clearing relief!About this Event
If you were convicted of drug possession in Washington going back to 1971, register for this mass relief day! Those convictions are now unconstitutional and must be vacated and related expenses may be refunded to you. Join us at this FREE legal clinic to help those with unconstitutional drug possession convictions (also known as Blake-related convictions) in Washington State get relief. Legal help will be on-site to answer questions, provide support, determine eligibility, and manage the vacate and refund processes for people with eligible convictions in Snohomish County courts. If you have these convictions in other county courts, we'll help you get help in those counties, too.
Why is this happening?
In 2021, the Washington State supreme court found the legal statutes that criminalized drug possession unconstitutional and void because they did not require intent, or knowledge of possession – a due process violation of both state and federal constitutions. As a result of this decision, known as State v. Blake, any Blake-related convictions now qualify to be vacated and removed from one's criminal record, and any legal financial obligations (LFOs) and other related expenses paid as a result qualify for financial reimbursement.
The legislature earmarked $47 million for legal aid efforts, including possession charge vacations and sentencing adjustments. The State v Blake ruling impacts an estimated 200,000+ felony drug possession charges dating back to the 1971 and an estimated additional 150,000 misdemeanor marijuana charges are vacate-eligible.
Who is sponsoring this event?
This Blake Mass Assistance Day is a collective effort to create an accessible, timely, and efficient path to constitutional relief and is presented in collaboration with: Snohomish County Legal Services; Snohomish County Public Defender Association; Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; Snohomish County District Courts; Snohomish County Superior Courts; Civil Survival; Communities of Color Coalition; Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI); Living with Conviction; NAACP-Snohomish County; Sno-Isle Library System; Tulalip Tribes; Volunteers of America Western Washington; WA State Office of Public Defense; WA State Administrative Office of the Courts.
Event Venue
Snohomish County Superior Court 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, United States
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