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9:03 pm 07/13/22

What is Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree?

By |2022-09-15T03:54:32+00:00July 13th, 2022|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on What is Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree?

Promoting prostitution in the second degree is a serious crime under Washington law. People commit this offense if they profit from or advance prostitution. The crime is a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) punishable by up to five years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing a prostitution charge, it [...]

10:02 pm 07/06/22

Washington Law on Promoting Prostitution in the First Degree

By |2022-09-15T03:56:01+00:00July 6th, 2022|Sex Crimes|Comments Off on Washington Law on Promoting Prostitution in the First Degree

People in Washington are guilty of promoting prostitution in the first degree if they force or threaten someone to engage in prostitution. The crime is a serious felony under Washington law that can result in custody in state prison for up to a decade. If you or a loved one is facing prostitution charges, please [...]

6:46 pm 06/29/22

Federal Law on Interstate Sale of Firearms

By |2022-08-10T02:55:51+00:00June 29th, 2022|Federal Crimes, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Federal Law on Interstate Sale of Firearms

The federal laws of the U.S. make it a crime for people to sell firearms across state lines without a valid license to do so. A violation of these laws is a serious felony  punishable by several years in federal prison. If you or a loved one is facing federal or state firearm charges, please [...]

8:19 pm 06/22/22

Washington’s Crime on Involving a Minor in a Drug Deal

By |2022-10-05T14:58:52+00:00June 22nd, 2022|Drug Crimes|Comments Off on Washington’s Crime on Involving a Minor in a Drug Deal

Washington’s criminal laws make it a crime for people to involve a minor in a drug transaction. A violation of these laws can result in a serious felony conviction that is punishable by up to five years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing a Washington drug charge, it’s critical for [...]

6:21 pm 06/15/22

Computer Trespass Under Washington Law

By |2022-10-05T14:58:16+00:00June 15th, 2022|Legal Terms/General Issues, White Collar/Fraud|Comments Off on Computer Trespass Under Washington Law

Washingtonians commit the crime of computer trespass if they gain access to another person’s computer system and do so with the intent to commit another crime. The offense is a serious felony under the law that can lead to a prison sentence of up to five years. If you or a loved one is facing [...]

7:14 pm 05/25/22

Is “Drive-by-Shooting” a Felony in Washington?

By |2022-10-05T14:57:47+00:00May 25th, 2022|Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Is “Drive-by-Shooting” a Felony in Washington?

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 [...]

7:27 pm 05/18/22

Will a Washington DUI Arrest Lead to Child Endangerment Charges?

By |2022-10-25T21:23:37+00:00May 18th, 2022|DUI Defense|Comments Off on Will a Washington DUI Arrest Lead to Child Endangerment Charges?

In some circumstances, yes. If a driver is arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), he/she could face child endangerment charges if the motorist had a passenger in the vehicle under the age of 16. The charges are filed as a misdemeanor offense (as opposed to a felony) and are punishable by up to one [...]

9:06 pm 05/11/22

The Federal Crime of “Continuing Criminal Enterprise”

By |2022-10-05T15:01:28+00:00May 11th, 2022|Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes|Comments Off on The Federal Crime of “Continuing Criminal Enterprise”

The federal crime of continuing criminal enterprise essentially targets people who engage in large-scale and elaborate drug conspiracies. The offense is a serious felony that can lead to life in federal prison. If you or a loved one is facing a criminal drug charge, be it in either state or federal court, please contact a [...]

6:47 pm 05/04/22

Washington Law on Possessing a Stolen Firearm

By |2022-10-05T15:02:48+00:00May 4th, 2022|Legal Terms/General Issues, Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Washington Law on Possessing a Stolen Firearm

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 [...]

8:54 pm 04/27/22

Pre-Charge Investigations in Washington Criminal Cases

By |2022-10-05T15:15:13+00:00April 27th, 2022|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Pre-Charge Investigations in Washington Criminal Cases

A “pre-charge investigation” is when a criminal defense attorney or law firm investigates criminal acts that a person is alleged to have committed. The investigation takes place before a prosecutor actually files formal charges of a crime. The investigation plays a valuable role in the criminal court process in so far that it could convince [...]

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