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6:24 pm 12/13/23

Washington Law on Obstructing or Delaying a Train

By |2024-02-04T19:56:38+00:00December 13th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington Law on Obstructing or Delaying a Train

Image by aleksandarlittlewolf on Freepik Washington’s criminal laws say that you commit a crime if you obstruct or delay the passage of any train car. The offense is a misdemeanor (as opposed to a felony) punishable by a maximum jail term of 90 days. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or [...]

9:55 pm 12/07/23

Unlawful Firearms in Washington State

By |2024-02-04T19:58:58+00:00December 7th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Unlawful Firearms in Washington State

Image by fxquadro on Freepik Washington criminal law makes certain firearms completely illegal. For example, it is usually a criminal offense if you are found with a machine gun in your possession. A violation of these laws is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) punishable by a state prison term of up to [...]

8:15 pm 11/30/23

Washington Law on Legal Age to Possess a Gun

By |2024-02-04T20:00:48+00:00November 30th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington Law on Legal Age to Possess a Gun

Image by freepic.diller on Freepik Washington’s criminal laws generally say that, unless an exception applies, you must be at least 18 to 21 years of age to purchase and possess a gun. A violation of these laws could result in exposure to Washington’s juvenile or adult criminal court process and involve jail time or probation. [...]

6:09 pm 11/21/23

Is It a Crime in Washington to Possess a Firearm without a License?

By |2024-02-04T20:02:39+00:00November 21st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Is It a Crime in Washington to Possess a Firearm without a License?

Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Washington law says that it is not a crime to possess a pistol, rifle, assault rifle, or shotgun without a license. Similarly, you do not need a permit to possess one of these firearms. Please note, however, that Washington law does impose several legal restrictions on the use and possession [...]

7:32 pm 11/15/23

Washington Law on Possessing a Firearm on Childcare Premises

By |2024-02-04T20:04:06+00:00November 15th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington Law on Possessing a Firearm on Childcare Premises

Under Washington law, it is a crime for you to possess a firearm while at a childcare center. The offense is a gross misdemeanor that can result in a jail term of up to one year. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing ay type of Washington gun charge. What [...]

5:58 pm 11/08/23

Federal Law on the Fraudulent Certification of Checks

By |2024-02-04T20:05:57+00:00November 8th, 2023|Federal Crimes|Comments Off on Federal Law on the Fraudulent Certification of Checks

It's a federal crime for a banking employee to fraudulently certify a check before funds are available in a banking account. If you're convicted of this offense, you could face steep fines and up to five years in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is [...]

12:45 am 11/02/23

False Report of an Emergency Under Washington Law

By |2024-02-04T20:07:07+00:00November 2nd, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on False Report of an Emergency Under Washington Law

Washington law makes it a crime for you to make a false report of an emergency. Depending on the facts of the case, the crime can lead to either misdemeanor or felony charges and possible confinement in jail or state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one [...]

9:31 pm 10/26/23

Washington’s Laws on Carrying a Gun in a Vehicle

By |2024-02-04T20:08:22+00:00October 26th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington’s Laws on Carrying a Gun in a Vehicle

Washington law sets forth specific laws on how to legally carry a gun while in a vehicle. In general, it is a criminal offense if you have a loaded gun in a vehicle unless you have a valid license to carry a concealed gun, the gun is in your possession, you’re in the vehicle at [...]

5:38 pm 10/18/23

Washington Law on Carrying a Concealed Gun

By |2024-02-04T20:11:32+00:00October 18th, 2023|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington Law on Carrying a Concealed Gun

Under Washington law, you commit a crime if you carry a concealed gun without having a valid Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) on your possession. Carrying a concealed gun without a CPL is a serious misdemeanor offense, punishable by jail time and/or a fine. Please speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you [...]

5:14 pm 10/11/23

Federal Law on Breaking or Entering Carrier Facilities

By |2024-02-04T20:13:50+00:00October 11th, 2023|Federal Crimes|Comments Off on Federal Law on Breaking or Entering Carrier Facilities

U.S. federal law says you commit a federal crime if you break or enter a “carrier facility” with the intent to commit theft once inside. The offense is a serious federal felony that is punishable by up to a decade in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing [...]

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