There are certain circumstances under Washington law in which a driving under the influence (DUI) charge might lead to a felony conviction (for example, if the conviction is your fourth DUI conviction). A felony DUI conviction can result in serious consequences, including a state prison sentence of up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled [...]
Washington’s criminal justice system includes several programs aimed at rehabilitation, one of which is the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA). This program provides eligible offenders with a sentencing option that emphasizes treatment over incarceration. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one has been convicted of any type [...]
The federal laws of the U.S. say that it is a crime if you tamper with court records or falsely represent yourself as a surety to post bail on behalf of a defendant. The crimes are felony offenses (as opposed to misdemeanors) are punishable by substantial fines and up to five years in federal prison. [...]
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 [...]
In Washington, individuals facing their first felony conviction (as opposed to a misdemeanor conviction) may have an opportunity to avoid some of the harsh penalties associated with a conviction through the First-Time Offender Waiver (FTOW). This provision, set forth under RCW 9.94A.650, offers eligible offenders a chance for leniency while addressing their rehabilitation needs. Please [...]
Washington law says you are guilty of the crime of residential burglary if you enter someone's residence with the intent to commit a crime. The offense is charged as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can result in a decade behind bars. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if [...]
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 [...]
