People in Washington commit the crime of hit and run with death if they are involved in an accident that results in the death of a party and then leave the accident scene. The offense is a serious felony that can result in a state prison term of up to ten years. If you or [...]
Washingtonians commit the crime of hit and run with injury if they leave an accident scene when a person is injured. The offense is a serious felony that can result in a state prison term of up to five years. If you or a loved one is charged with hit and run, please contact a [...]
Under Washington’s criminal laws, second-degree assault of a child is when someone 18 years of age or older commits the crime of second-degree assault on a child under the age of thirteen. The offense is a severe felony in Washington that can result in a ten-year prison sentence. If you or a loved one is [...]
First-degree assault of a child is the crime where a person commits the offense of assault in the first degree on a child under the age of thirteen. The crime is a serious felony under Washington law that can lead to life in prison. If you or a loved one is facing an assault charge, [...]
Unlawful imprisonment is the crime where a person knowingly restrains someone else. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law that can lead to a state prison term of up to five years. If you or a loved one is facing an unlawful imprisonment charge, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney now for assistance. [...]
Second-degree Kidnapping involves the intentional abduction of another person. The crime is a serious felony under Washington law that can lead to a prison term of up to 10 years. People charged with this offense should contact a criminal defense attorney now for assistance. How Does Washington Law Define Second Degree Kidnapping Washington criminal law [...]
People in Washington commit the offense of first-degree kidnapping if they intentionally abduct a person with the intent to perform another specific act (like hold the person for ransom or inflict injury on the person). The crime is a serious felony under the law and a conviction can result in years in state prison. If [...]
Like the crime of murder (either first degree or second degree), manslaughter involves the taking of a person’s life. Unlike murder, though, the offense does not involve premeditation or the intentional killing of a victim. Manslaughter in the first degree, rather, involves a person “recklessly” causing the death of another. The crime is a serious [...]
Homicide by abuse is the crime where someone causes the death of a particular vulnerable person, like a child, dependent adult, or developmentally disabled individual. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law. If you or a loved one is facing a homicide by abuse charge, it is critical that you contact an experienced [...]
People generally commit the crime of arson if they knowingly set something on fire or cause an explosion. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law. If you or a family member is facing an arson charge, it is critical that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for help. What is the Crime [...]
