Washington Law on Felony Telephone Harassment

Washington law says you are guilty of a felony offense if you commit the crime of telephone harassment and do so when you have a prior harassment conviction or harass “the victim” with a threat of death. Persons convicted of this crime can face up to five years in state prison. Please contact a skilled [...]

By |2024-07-19T18:11:25+00:00July 19th, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington Law on Felony Telephone Harassment

Mortgage Fraud Under Washington Law

Washington criminal law makes it a crime for you to engage in or commit mortgage fraud. The offense is a severe felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that is 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 [...]

By |2024-07-10T23:46:03+00:00July 10th, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues, White Collar/Fraud|Comments Off on Mortgage Fraud Under Washington Law

Revised Code of Washington – A Legal Guide to the Most Common Crimes

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 [...]

By |2024-05-14T18:01:06+00:00May 14th, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Revised Code of Washington – A Legal Guide to the Most Common Crimes

Assault of a Firefighter Under Washington Law

You commit a crime in Washington if you assault a firefighter while the person is performing his or her official duties. The crime is most often charged as a felony and a conviction can lead to five years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one [...]

By |2024-04-11T23:56:01+00:00April 5th, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues, Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Assault of a Firefighter Under Washington Law

Washington Law on Assault of a Healthcare Provider

Washington law says that it is crime if you assault a nurse, doctor, or healthcare provider. The offense is a serious felony that can land you up to five years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you were charged with a felony or misdemeanor offense. What is Assault on [...]

By |2024-04-12T00:16:34+00:00March 15th, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues, Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Washington Law on Assault of a Healthcare Provider

Assault on a School Bus Driver Under Washington Law

It is a crime in Washington if you commit an assault on a school bus driver. The offense is charged as a felony punishable by up to five years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any type of assault charge. What is [...]

By |2024-04-12T00:17:46+00:00March 8th, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues, Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Assault on a School Bus Driver Under Washington Law

Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer

Washington law states that you commit a crime if you interfere with a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her official duties. The offense is charged as a gross misdemeanor (as opposed to a felony) and can result in a jail term of up to one year. Please contact a skilled criminal [...]

By |2024-04-12T00:20:50+00:00February 22nd, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues, Obstruction Charges|Comments Off on Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer

Interference or Obstruction of a Court in Washington

It is generally a crime in Washington if you interfere with or obstruct a court of law. The offense is charged as a gross misdemeanor and a conviction could result in a jail sentence of up to one years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with any type [...]

By |2024-04-12T00:22:56+00:00February 14th, 2024|Governments, Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Interference or Obstruction of a Court in Washington

Washington Law on Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer

Washington law generally makes it a crime for a person to disarm a law enforcement officer. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that can result in a prison term of up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing [...]

By |2024-02-04T19:45:04+00:00January 24th, 2024|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington Law on Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer

Compounding a Crime Under Washington Law

Washington law says that you commit the crime of “compounding” if you offer, request, accept, or agree to accept any money or something of value in exchange for concealing a crime or abstaining from prosecuting the crime. Compounding a crime is a serious misdemeanor in Washington (as opposed to a felony) that can result in [...]

By |2024-02-04T19:46:36+00:00January 18th, 2024|Financial, Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Compounding a Crime Under Washington Law
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