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5:06 pm 04/13/23

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Washington

By |2023-10-03T00:24:11+00:00April 13th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues, Sex Crimes|Comments Off on Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Washington

It is a crime under Washington law for a person to fail to register as a sex offender when legally required to do so. The offense can result in felony charges and confinement in state prison for up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one [...]

6:24 pm 04/06/23

Federal Law on Bribery of Public Officials

By |2023-10-03T00:22:52+00:00April 6th, 2023|Federal Crimes|Comments Off on Federal Law on Bribery of Public Officials

Bribery is a crime under both federal and state laws. You generally commit the offense if you try to gain favor with a public official by offering gifts or money in exchange for better treatment. The crime is charged as a serious felony and a conviction can result in as much as 15 years in [...]

5:59 pm 03/31/23

Washington’s Law on Forgery

By |2023-10-03T00:19:58+00:00March 31st, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington’s Law on Forgery

Forgery is the crime where you falsely make a certain writing or possess a writing that you know is forged. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law that can lead to a prison sentence of up to five years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one [...]

7:45 pm 03/23/23

Reckless Driving in Washington

By |2023-10-03T00:18:37+00:00March 23rd, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Reckless Driving in Washington

Washington law defines reckless driving as the crime where you drive a motor vehicle with a disregard for the safety of others. The offense is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a substantial fine and a possible jail sentence of up to one year. If you or a loved one is facing a reckless driving charge [...]

6:44 pm 03/16/23

Extortion Under Washington Law

By |2023-10-03T00:16:02+00:00March 16th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Extortion Under Washington Law

Extortion is the crime under Washington law in which you obtain or try to obtain another person’s property or services via a threat. An extortion conviction is a serious felony under the law that can result in a state prison term of up to ten years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if [...]

9:59 pm 03/08/23

False Personation of a U.S. Citizen Under Federal Law

By |2023-10-03T00:14:27+00:00March 8th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues, Uncategorized|Comments Off on False Personation of a U.S. Citizen Under Federal Law

False personation is a criminal offense under the federal laws of the U.S. You generally commit the crime of citizen false personation if you falsely represent yourself to be a U.S. citizen. The crime can result in both fines and imprisonment in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or [...]

6:46 pm 03/02/23

Washington Law on Assault of a Child in the Third Degree

By |2023-10-02T23:48:10+00:00March 2nd, 2023|Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Washington Law on Assault of a Child in the Third Degree

You commit the crime of assault of a child in the third degree if you cause bodily harm to a child in certain situations, like cause harm by means of a weapon. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law that can result in several years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal [...]

9:36 pm 02/22/23

Leading Organized Crime Under Washington Law

By |2023-10-02T23:39:22+00:00February 22nd, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues, Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Leading Organized Crime Under Washington Law

Leading organized crime is a serious offense under Washington’s criminal laws. You generally commit this crime if you lead, manage, or finance a group of people to commit certain offenses for financial gain. The crime is usually charged as a felony and can lead to years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]

9:36 pm 02/16/23

Federal Law on Drug Possession

By |2023-10-02T23:32:46+00:00February 16th, 2023|Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes|Comments Off on Federal Law on Drug Possession

Drug possession is a crime under the laws of Washington State as well as the federal criminal laws of the United States. Federal laws treat the possession of a controlled substance as a serious criminal offense, with potential penalties including a year-long federal prison sentence. Please contact a criminal defense attorney now if you are [...]

7:42 pm 02/09/23

Telephone Harassment Under Washington Law

By |2023-10-02T23:29:43+00:00February 9th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Telephone Harassment Under Washington Law

It is a criminal offense under Washington law for you to harass another person over the telephone. The crime is a gross misdemeanor that can result in a year-long jail term and several thousands of dollars in fines. If you or a loved one is facing a harassment charge, please contact a criminal defense attorney [...]

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