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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Washington Law on Untraceable Firearms
Image by serhii_bobyk on Freepik Washington law says that a person cannot possess, make, sell, transfer, or purchase an untraceable firearm. A violation of this law [...]
Washington Law on Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
Image by wirestock on Freepik Washington law makes it a crime in some situations if you improperly store a firearm, and as a result, a minor [...]