Assault with a deadly weapon is a severe form of assault under Washington criminal law. You commit the crime if you assault another person with a firearm or other dangerous object. The offense is a serious felony that can result in years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you [...]
Under Washington law, you commit the crime of harassment if you threaten someone else and the other person is placed in reasonable fear because of the threat. Harassment is a serious criminal offense that can result in a jail or state prison sentence. Please contact a criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved [...]
Under Washington law, you commit the crime of controlled substances homicide if you unlawfully deliver a controlled substance to a person, and he/she dies after using it. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that can result in up to 10 years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]
While the crime of murder is typically charged at the state level, there are certain cases where it is charged under the federal laws of the U.S. An example is when a federal judge is killed. If a federal crime, murder can lead to decades in federal prison and even the death penalty. Please consult [...]
Washington law makes it a crime if you perform certain criminal acts against someone because of that person’s attributes or make-up (for example, the person’s race or religion). Hate crimes are serious felonies in Washington punishable by confinement in state prison for several years. If you are facing criminal charges under Washington or federal law, [...]
U.S. federal criminal laws make it a crime for a felon to possess a firearm. A violation of these laws is a felony offense punishable by years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges involving a firearm, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer today for help. Can a Felon [...]
Yes. People in Washington commit the crime of “drive-by-shooting” if they fire a gun from a motor vehicle and the firing creates a risk of death or serious injury. The offense is a serious felony that could lead to 10 years behind bars. If you or a loved one is facing firearm related charges in [...]
People in Washington commit the crime of possessing a stolen firearm when they have a stolen firearm on their person or in their control. The offense is a serious felony that can result in a state prison term of up to 10 years. If you or a loved one is facing an illegal firearm possession [...]
Arson is both a crime under Washington State law and the federal criminal laws of the U.S. People commit the offense when they damage or destroy certain property by means of a fire or an explosive. Arson can lead to felony charges punishable by years in federal prison. If you or a loved one is [...]
People in Washington commit the crime of hit and run with death if they are involved in an accident that results in the death of a party and then leave the accident scene. The offense is a serious felony that can result in a state prison term of up to ten years. If you or [...]
