Washington law says that you commit the crime of “compounding” if you offer, request, accept, or agree to accept any money or something of value in exchange for concealing a crime or abstaining from prosecuting the crime. Compounding a crime is a serious misdemeanor in Washington (as opposed to a felony) that can result in [...]
The unlawful issuance of checks or drafts is a Washington crime involving the fraudulent writing of checks or bank drafts. Depending on the facts of the case, the offense can lead to felony charges punishable by up to five years in prison. If you or a loved one is facing charges of a crime involving [...]
People can commit the offenses of tax fraud and tax evasion in a variety of different ways. In general, though, people commit these crimes when they purposely avoid or underpay their taxes and thereby avoid their tax responsibilities. Both offenses are considered serious white-collar crimes in Washington. If you or a loved one are facing [...]
