Washington law makes it a crime for you to make or possess motor vehicle theft tools, like slim jims or lock pullers. The crime can lead to gross misdemeanor charges punishable by up to a year in jail. If you are facing any type of vehicle theft charge in Washington, please contact a skilled criminal [...]
Voyeurism is the crime where you essentially spy on another person for sexual purposes and do so when the other person believes he or she has a right to privacy. A prosecutor can charge voyeurism as either a felony or misdemeanor depending on the facts of your case. If you or a loved one is [...]
Washington’s criminal laws say that you are guilty of disorderly conduct if you intentionally engage in disruptive behavior in some situations. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor offense that can lead to months in county jail. Please speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing any type of misdemeanor charge. What is [...]
Enticement of a minor is the federal offense where you persuade a person under the age of 18 to engage in prostitution or an illegal sex act. Enticement is a crime that federal prosecutors often file in internet sex crime cases. The offense is a serious matter that can result in years in federal prison, [...]
Federal law makes it a serious crime for any person to “sexually exploit” a child. Federal prosecutors often use this law to file internet related sex crime charges against a person. If you are found guilty of sexually exploiting a child, you will likely serve years in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]
You generally commit the crime of aggravated sexual abuse under federal law if you force another person to engage in a sex act. The crime can be charged in a variety of different contexts, and a conviction can result in years and perhaps life in federal prison. If you or a loved one is facing [...]
You generally commit the crime of luring if you lure a minor away from the public with an intent harm the person’s health or safety. Luring is a serious felony under Washington law and a conviction can lead to years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a [...]
Under Washington law, commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a serious crime that involves a person soliciting, offering, or trying to have sex with a minor in exchange for something of value. The offense is charged as a felony and a conviction could result in a state prison term of up to 10 years. [...]
Washington law says it’s a crime if you communicate with a minor for “immoral purposes.” Prosecutors sometimes charge the crime as a gross misdemeanor, and a conviction could result in up to one year in jail. However, if you communicated by electronic means, including simply sending texts or emails, the charge is elevated to a [...]
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 [...]
