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If you’ve been accused of domestic violence in Washington, one of the most immediate and life-altering consequences can be a no-contact order. These orders often go into effect right after an arrest and can prohibit you from communicating with the alleged victim in any way — including phone calls, text messages, emails, or in-person contact. [...]
DISTRIBUTING OR RECEIVING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY FEDERAL LAW ON THE DISTRIBUTION OR RECEPTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 18 USC 2252 is the federal statute that sets forth the law on distributing or receiving child pornography. There are a few key acts that this statute makes illegal. These include: Transporting, shipping, receiving, distributing, or reproducing [...]
NO CONTACT ORDERS NO CONTACT ORDERS UNDER WASHINGTON LAW A no contact order ("NCO") is a court order, issued in the early stages of a domestic violence case, where the court prohibits an offender from contacting “the victim" of the domestic violence offense. If a court issues an order, then the court [...]
When a person is accused of committing a Washington domestic violence crime, the accuser or the alleged victim often files a petition for a domestic violence protection order (DVPO). If granted, the order prohibits the accused from having any contact with the alleged victim. If you are facing both a domestic violence charge and a [...]
Prosecutors and courts treat domestic violence crimes seriously in Washington State. The term “domestic violence” is generally used to refer to violent acts committed by one family or household member against another or one intimate partner against another. If a domestic violence crime is charged, then the court has the authority to issue a “no [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge in Washington, one of the first questions you may have is: “Will I be put on probation?” The quick answer is typically “yes,” as probation is a standard part of DUI sentencing in our state. But what probation looks like, how long it lasts, and what conditions you’ll [...]
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 [...]
Frequently Asked Questions on Washington State Sentencing A defendant enters a “sentencing” phase to his criminal case if he is found guilty during a trial or pleads guilty to a crime. The phase determines how a convicted party will be punished or penalized for the crime that he was found guilty of [...]
A defendant enters a “sentencing” phase to his criminal case if he is found guilty during a trial or pleads guilty to a crime. The phase determines how a convicted party will be punished or penalized for the crime that he was found guilty of committing. Penalties range broadly and they may include: Fines Jail [...]
