Disorderly Conduct Under Washington Law
Washington’s criminal laws say that you are guilty of disorderly conduct if you intentionally engage in disruptive behavior in some situations. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor [...]
Washington Hate Crimes
Washington law makes it a crime if you perform certain criminal acts against someone because of that person’s attributes or make-up (for example, the person’s race [...]
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
Under Washington law, you are guilty of a crime if you possess a stolen vehicle. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) [...]
Federal Law on Felon in Possession of a Firearm
U.S. federal criminal laws make it a crime for a felon to possess a firearm. A violation of these laws is a felony offense punishable by [...]
Graffiti Charges Under Washington Law
In general, you commit the crime of graffiti if you tag graffiti on public or private property without the owner’s consent. The offense is a gross [...]
Computer Trespass Under Washington Law
Washingtonians commit the crime of computer trespass if they gain access to another person’s computer system and do so with the intent to commit another crime. [...]
Washington Law on Possessing a Stolen Firearm
People in Washington commit the crime of possessing a stolen firearm when they have a stolen firearm on their person or in their control. The offense [...]
Washington Law on Stalking
Under Washington criminal law, people commit the crime of stalking if they repeatedly harass or follow another person, and as a result, the person fears for [...]
What is Second Degree Perjury in Washington?
Second-degree perjury is a crime that involves a person knowingly making a false statement while under oath. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law [...]
First Degree Perjury Under Washington Law
Perjury in the first degree is the crime where people knowingly make a false statement while under oath in any official proceeding. The offense is a [...]