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Blackmail is the crime where you demand money from another person in exchange for not reporting something or to keep something a secret. The crime can be charged as a misdemeanor offense in federal court and lead to a prison term of up to one year. If you or a loved one is facing a [...]
People in Washington are generally guilty of promoting prostitution if they force or threaten someone to engage in prostitution, or profit from 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Under Washington criminal law, people commit the crime of stalking if they repeatedly harass or follow another person, and as a result, the person fears for his or her safety. The offense can lead to felony charges punishable by several years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing a stalking charge, [...]
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