You are guilty of a crime in Washington if you intentionally take a vehicle without the permission of the owner. The offense is often referred to as “joyriding.” The crime is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that can lead to a jail term of up to five years. If you or a [...]
Under Washington law, you are guilty of a crime if you possess a stolen vehicle. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that is punishable by up to a decade in state prison. Please contact a criminal defense lawyer now if you are facing criminal charges. What is the Crime of [...]
You commit the Washington crime of theft of a motor vehicle if you steal a car or some other type of vehicle. People accused of this offense will face a felony charge (as opposed to a misdemeanor charge) punishable by up to 10 years in prison. If you or a loved one has been charged [...]
U.S. federal criminal laws make it a crime for a felon to possess a firearm. A violation of these laws is a felony offense punishable by years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges involving a firearm, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer today for help. Can a Felon [...]
People in Washington commit the crime of aggravated DUI if they operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15% or higher. People guilty of aggravated DUI will receive steeper DUI penalties than normally imposed for DUIs involving a BAC of below .15%. If you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated, [...]
In general, you commit the crime of graffiti if you tag graffiti on public or private property without the owner’s consent. The offense is a gross misdemeanor under Washington law that could lead to custody in county jail for up to one year. If you or a loved one is facing a graffiti charge, please [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
