Firearm Enhancements Under Washington Law

Washington law sets forth a “firearm enhancement” if you commit a particular felony while armed with a firearm. The enhancement essentially means you will face an enhanced prison term for your underlying offense because you were in possession of a gun. The enhancement can add on an additional prison term of up to 10 years [...]

By |2024-04-11T23:54:34+00:00February 8th, 2024|Firearms, Sentencing|Comments Off on Firearm Enhancements Under Washington Law

Frequently Asked Questions on Washington State Sentencing

A defendant enters a “sentencing” phase to his criminal case if he is found guilty during a trial or pleads guilty to a crime. The phase determines how a convicted party will be punished or penalized for the crime that he was found guilty of committing. Penalties range broadly and they may include: Fines Jail [...]

By |2022-10-13T04:20:01+00:00April 2nd, 2020|Sentencing|Comments Off on Frequently Asked Questions on Washington State Sentencing
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