Washington’s Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) is a program designed to reduce recidivism by offering eligible drug offenders a chance at rehabilitation instead of serving their full prison sentence. While there are two forms of DOSA—prison-based and residential—the prison-based DOSA is a structured program that allows qualifying offenders to serve a portion of their sentence [...]
Washington criminal law makes it a crime for you to carry or perform certain acts with a so-called "dangerous weapon" (for example, a slungshot or a dagger). A violation of Washington's dangerous weapons law can lead to misdemeanor charges punishable by up to one year in jail. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now [...]
U.S. Federal law says that it can be a crime, in some situations, if you purposely fail to pay child support obligations. The offense can result in fines and a federal prison sentence of between six months and two years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with any [...]
Washington law carves out three different degrees of rape. These are rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, and rape in the third degree. Third degree rape involves non-consensual sex and a threat of harm to the "victim's" property rights. Rape in the third degree is a serious felony (as opposed to [...]
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's Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) provides eligible individuals convicted of drug-related offenses with an opportunity for treatment instead of lengthy incarceration. The program aims to reduce recidivism by addressing substance abuse issues through structured rehabilitation. DOSA has two primary forms: prison-based DOSA and residential DOSA. The below focuses on residential DOSA, which is a [...]
Community custody is a form of supervision imposed by the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) as part of an offender’s sentence. It functions similarly to probation or parole but applies specifically to certain felony offenders after their release from prison or as a direct sentence alternative. This period of supervision ensures compliance with court-imposed conditions [...]
Federal criminal laws make it a crime for you to falsely claim U.S. citizenship. As an example, you're guilty of this offense if you claim to be a citizen to a U.S. Customs official when entering the U.S. Falsely claiming citizenship is a serious federal offense that can result in deportation or a finding of [...]
