With protests frequently making headlines across the country and here in Seattle, many residents are asking an important and nuanced legal question: Can you legally carry a concealed firearm while participating in a public protest in Washington? The short answer is maybe - but with important exceptions and legal risks. Understanding Washington’s firearm laws and [...]
Washington is generally considered a gun-friendly state, but that doesn’t mean you can legally carry a concealed firearm without following specific rules. In fact, many otherwise law-abiding people end up facing serious criminal charges simply because they misunderstood Washington’s concealed carry laws. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you’re being charged with [...]
Washington criminal law makes it a crime for you to carry or perform certain acts with a so-called "dangerous weapon" (for example, a slungshot or a dagger). A violation of Washington's dangerous weapons law can lead to misdemeanor charges punishable by up to one year in jail. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now [...]
U.S. federal criminal law makes it illegal for certain people to possess a firearm. An example is convicted felons. It is a crime for a convicted felon to have a gun. Washington law also says that it is a criminal offense for some people to possess a firearm. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney [...]
