Harassment is often charged as a gross misdemeanor in the State of Washington. However, there are instances when a prosecutor may charge the crime as a felony. An example is when you harass a person and have a prior conviction for harassing the same “victim” or a member of the “victim’s” family. Please contact a [...]
Washington law makes it a crime for you to distribute child pornography. The offense is charged as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor), and a conviction can result in a state prison sentence of up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing [...]
One of Washington’s child pornography laws involves dealing in depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This particular criminal offense is a serious felony under Washington law, punishable by up to a decade in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any type [...]
Washington law says that you are guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if you force or cause a minor to engage in sex, knowing that it will be photographed or part of a live performance. The crime is charged as a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can lead to [...]
Washington state criminal laws are statutes written and passed by the Washington state legislature and can be found in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). These laws define what is considered a crime in Washington State. Although RCW sections provide the formal definition of a criminal offense, court case law, legislative history, and jury instructions offer further guidance as to how particular [...]
Under Washington criminal law, you generally commit the crime of indecent liberties if you have sexual contact with another person and either do so by means of physical force or threats, or when the “victim” is incapable of providing consent. The offense is similar to rape. Indecent liberties is a serious felony in Washington (as [...]
It’s a crime under Washington law for a person to promote commercial sexual abuse of a minor. The offense is a serious felony, and a conviction could lead to a life sentence in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is being charged with any type [...]
Washington law says that it’s a crime for any person to agree to exchange money (or anything of value) for sexual contact with a minor. The offense is charged as a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can result in up to 10 years in state prison. Please contact a skilled [...]
Washington law says it’s a crime for a person under the age of 21 to possess or consume alcohol. The offense is charged as a gross misdemeanor and can lead to a jail term of up to one year. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is being [...]
It is a criminal offense in Washington to furnish, or give, alcohol to a minor. The crime is a serious misdemeanor that can leave you serving a county jail term of one year. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any type of alcohol-related charge, such [...]
