Can Self-Defense Be Used in a Washington Criminal Case?
If you have been charged with assault or another violent crime in Washington, you may be wondering whether you can argue that you acted in self-defense. [...]
Can You Be Charged with Assault in Washington If You Didn’t Mean to Hurt the Victim?
When most people hear the word assault, they imagine someone intentionally trying to injure another person. But under Washington law, assault doesn’t always require an [...]
What’s the Difference Between First- and Second-Degree Murder in Washington State
When a homicide occurs, one of the first legal questions is: what kind of murder charge applies? In Washington State, murder is primarily classified into [...]
Federal Law on Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding a Federal Officer
U.S. federal law says that you commit a crime if you assault, resist, or impede a federal officer. Depending on the specific facts involved in the [...]
Washington Law on Residential Burglary
Washington law says you are guilty of the crime of residential burglary if you enter someone's residence with the intent to commit a crime. The offense [...]
Second Degree Robbery Under Washington Law
You are generally guilty of second degree robbery in Washington if you take another person’s property by means of force, violence, or fear of injury. Second [...]
Harassment and Felony Harassment Under Washington Law
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 [...]
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 Vehicular Homicide While Intoxicated
Under Washington law, vehicular homicide while intoxicated is the crime where you kill someone while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The offense is [...]
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 [...]