Washington law has three different degrees of rape. The most serious is rape in the first degree, which is considered a Class A felony punishable by life in prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with any type of sex crime. How Does Washington Law Define Rape in [...]
Federal law says that it is a crime for you to commit a fraud against the U.S. An example is engaging in any fraud in the purchase of property or services with the federal government. The penalties for committing a fraud against the government include substantial fines and a federal prison sentence of up to [...]
Washington's Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) provides eligible individuals convicted of drug-related offenses with an opportunity for treatment instead of lengthy incarceration. The program aims to reduce recidivism by addressing substance abuse issues through structured rehabilitation. DOSA has two primary forms: prison-based DOSA and residential DOSA. The below focuses on residential DOSA, which is a [...]
Community custody is a form of supervision imposed by the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) as part of an offender’s sentence. It functions similarly to probation or parole but applies specifically to certain felony offenders after their release from prison or as a direct sentence alternative. This period of supervision ensures compliance with court-imposed conditions [...]
Federal criminal laws make it a crime for you to falsely claim U.S. citizenship. As an example, you're guilty of this offense if you claim to be a citizen to a U.S. Customs official when entering the U.S. Falsely claiming citizenship is a serious federal offense that can result in deportation or a finding of [...]
Under Washington law, a commercial DUI is when a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder operates a commercial vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 or higher. A commercial DUI is a serious crime that could lead to a life-long suspension of a person's CDL. [...]
There are certain circumstances under Washington law in which a driving under the influence (DUI) charge might lead to a felony conviction (for example, if the conviction is your fourth DUI conviction). A felony DUI conviction can result in serious consequences, including a state prison sentence of up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled [...]
Washington’s criminal justice system includes several programs aimed at rehabilitation, one of which is the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA). This program provides eligible offenders with a sentencing option that emphasizes treatment over incarceration. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one has been convicted of any type [...]
The federal laws of the U.S. say that it is a crime if you tamper with court records or falsely represent yourself as a surety to post bail on behalf of a defendant. The crimes are felony offenses (as opposed to misdemeanors) are punishable by substantial fines and up to five years in federal prison. [...]
Washington law says that you are generally guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree if you have sexual contact with a minor and you are in a supervisory relationship with that person. The crime is charged as a misdemeanor (as opposed to a felony) and a conviction can result in up [...]
