There are three different degrees of rape under Washington law. Rape in the first degree is considered the most severe offense of all three, but note that second degree rape is a Class A felony that can result in a life sentence. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are being charged [...]
Washington law has three different degrees of rape. The most serious is rape in the first degree, which is considered a Class A felony punishable by life in prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with any type of sex crime. How Does Washington Law Define Rape in [...]
Federal law says that it is a crime for you to commit a fraud against the U.S. An example is engaging in any fraud in the purchase of property or services with the federal government. The penalties for committing a fraud against the government include substantial fines and a federal prison sentence of up to [...]
Washington law says that you are generally guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree if you have sexual contact with a minor and you are in a supervisory relationship with that person. The crime is charged as a misdemeanor (as opposed to a felony) and a conviction can result in up [...]
Under Washington law, you are generally guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree if you have sexual intercourse with a minor and you are in a supervisory relationship with that person. The crime is charged as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can result in up to [...]
There are several degrees of assault under Washington law. You are guilty of assault in the fourth degree under certain circumstances that do not amount to assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, or assault in the third degree. An example is when you threaten to harm someone. Fourth degree assault is [...]
Washington law identifies several degrees of assault. You are guilty of assault in the third degree under certain circumstances that do not amount to assault in the first degree or assault in the second degree. An example is assaulting a school bus driver while that person is performing their official duties. Third degree assault is [...]
It is a crime under federal law for you to knowingly provide or obtain the labor or services of a person using force, threats of force, physical restraint, or fraud. The offense is commonly referred to as "forced labor." Forced labor is a serious crime in the U.S. and it can carry a penalty of [...]
You are generally guilty of second degree robbery in Washington if you take another person’s property by means of force, violence, or fear of injury. Second degree robbery is charged as a felony (as opposed to misdemeanor) and a conviction can result in a state prison term of up to 10 years. Please contact a [...]
Harassment is often charged as a gross misdemeanor in the State of Washington. However, there are instances when a prosecutor may charge the crime as a felony. An example is when you harass a person and have a prior conviction for harassing the same “victim” or a member of the “victim’s” family. Please contact a [...]
