Quite possibly, yes. When someone in Seattle or elsewhere in Washington obtains an anti-harassment order against another person, it’s not just a civil document. The order carries serious legal consequences if the restrained person violates it. One of these consequences is, in fact, possible time in jail. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now [...]
Under Washington law, you commit the crime of harassment if you threaten someone else and the other person is placed in reasonable fear because of the threat. Harassment is a serious criminal offense that can result in a jail or state prison sentence. Please contact a criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved [...]
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 his or her safety. The offense can lead to felony charges punishable by several years in state prison. If you or a loved one is facing a stalking charge, [...]
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 [...]
The criminal defense attorneys at Black & Askerov assist both petitioners and respondents in protection order cases in Seattle and other Washington communities. While there are several types of protection orders under Washington law, three of the most common include: Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Anti-Harassment Orders, and Sexual Assault Protection Orders. Please know that a [...]
