Harassment is often charged as a gross misdemeanor in the State of Washington. However, there are instances when a prosecutor may charge the crime as a felony. An example is when you harass a person and have a prior conviction for harassing the same “victim” or a member of the “victim’s” family. Please contact a [...]
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Washington law says that it is not a crime to possess a pistol, rifle, assault rifle, or shotgun without a license. Similarly, you do not need a permit to possess one of these firearms. Please note, however, that Washington law does impose several legal restrictions on the use and possession [...]
Washington criminal law says you commit a crime if you intimidate or threaten a witness to a legal proceeding. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that can land you in state prison for up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved [...]
Extortion is the crime under Washington law in which you obtain or try to obtain another person’s property or services via a threat. An extortion conviction is a serious felony under the law that can result in a state prison term of up to ten years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if [...]
False personation is a criminal offense under the federal laws of the U.S. You generally commit the crime of citizen false personation if you falsely represent yourself to be a U.S. citizen. The crime can result in both fines and imprisonment in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or [...]
It is a criminal offense under Washington law for you to harass another person over the telephone. The crime is a gross misdemeanor that can result in a year-long jail term and several thousands of dollars in fines. If you or a loved one is facing a harassment charge, please contact a criminal defense attorney [...]
Voyeurism is the crime where you essentially spy on another person for sexual purposes and do so when the other person believes he or she has a right to privacy. A prosecutor can charge voyeurism as either a felony or misdemeanor depending on the facts of your case. If you or a loved one is [...]
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 or religion). Hate crimes are serious felonies in Washington punishable by confinement in state prison for several years. If you are facing criminal charges under Washington or federal law, [...]
The federal laws of the U.S. make it a crime for people to sell firearms across state lines without a valid license to do so. A violation of these laws is a serious felony punishable by several years in federal prison. If you or a loved one is facing federal or state firearm charges, please [...]
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed a measure that significantly changes the state’s approach to drug possession. The Gov. signed the law after the Washington Supreme Court struck down Washington's previous possession law as unconstitutional. If you have been charged with a drug crime, it is critical to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney [...]
