First-degree assault of a child is the crime where a person commits the offense of assault in the first degree on a child under the age of thirteen. The crime is a serious felony under Washington law that can lead to life in prison. If you or a loved one is facing an assault charge, [...]
Second-degree perjury is a crime that involves a person knowingly making a false statement while under oath. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law that can lead to custody in state prison for up to five years. If you or a loved one is facing charges of perjury in the second degree, contact [...]
Perjury in the first degree is the crime where people knowingly make a false statement while under oath in any official proceeding. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law that is punishable by up to a decade in prison. If you or a loved one is facing a perjury charge, it is critical [...]
Federal criminal law makes it a crime for people to engage in human trafficking, which typically involves the threat or use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain commercial sex acts, labor, or other services. The offense is a serious felony that can lead to years in prison. If you are facing human trafficking charges, [...]
A new Washington law allows convicted felons to vote immediately upon release from total confinement. Felons are those people that are found guilty of a felony offense in the Washington criminal court system. If you or a loved one is facing a felony charge, it is critical that you contact a criminal defense attorney now [...]
Under Washington law, it is a misdemeanor offense for a person to tattoo a minor, or someone under the age of 18. The crime is punishable by up to 90 days in jail. If you or a loved one is facing an unlawful tattooing charge, it is critical you contact a skilled criminal defense attorney [...]
Possessing stolen property is a serious crime under Washington criminal law. The offense can lead to felony charges punishable by up to 10 years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing charges of this crime, please contact a criminal defense attorney today for help. How Does Washington Law Define “Possessing Stolen [...]
Shoplifting is a crime in Washington whereby people steal or unlawfully take goods from a retail establishment. The offense typically leads to a misdemeanor charge punishable by up to one year in jail. If you or a loved one is facing a shoplifting charge, you should contact a criminal defense lawyer now for help. What [...]
Washington law makes it a crime for a person to serve as an accomplice in the commission of a crime. An accomplice essentially helps or encourages another person commit a criminal act. The offense can lead to felony charges and time in state prison. If you or a loved one are suspected of serving as [...]
A judge in Washington’s criminal court system will issue a bench warrant against a defendant if that person violates the conditions of release set by the court. The most common situation is when a party fails to show up for a scheduled court appearance. If a judge has issued a bench warrant against you, contact [...]
