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2:17 am 08/15/25

What’s the Difference Between “Drug Distribution” and “Drug Trafficking” Under Washington Criminal Law

By |2025-08-15T02:18:10+00:00August 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on What’s the Difference Between “Drug Distribution” and “Drug Trafficking” Under Washington Criminal Law

Under Washington criminal law, terms like “drug distribution” and “drug trafficking” are sometimes used interchangeably. However, under state law, these charges have different legal definitions, elements, and penalties. Understanding the distinction can help you better understand the severity of your charge. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with [...]

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6:15 pm 08/07/25

Federal Law on Mailing Threatening Communications

By |2025-08-07T18:17:45+00:00August 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Federal Law on Mailing Threatening Communications

Federal law makes it a crime for you to send threatening communications (for example, sending a letter to someone where you threaten to injure that person’s property). Mailing threatening communications is a serious offense that is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you [...]

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3:19 pm 07/31/25

What Are “Immoral Purposes” in the Crime of Communicating With a Minor?

By |2025-08-05T15:26:55+00:00July 31st, 2025|Child Porn & Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes|Comments Off on What Are “Immoral Purposes” in the Crime of Communicating With a Minor?

In Washington State, the offense of Communicating With a Minor for Immoral Purposes (commonly referred to as CMIP) is governed by RCW 9.68A.090. CMIP is a serious crime that can result in felony or gross misdemeanor charges, depending on the facts of your case. But a common question our attorneys get asked is: what exactly [...]

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12:07 am 07/25/25

Is There a Statute of Limitations for Misdemeanors Under Washington Law?

By |2025-07-28T00:57:09+00:00July 25th, 2025|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Is There a Statute of Limitations for Misdemeanors Under Washington Law?

Yes. A statute of limitations sets the deadline for the state to initiate criminal prosecution after an alleged offense. Its purpose is to ensure timely investigations, preserve evidence, and protect defendants from facing charges long after a criminal act took place. Under Washington law, the statute of limitations for misdemeanors is one to two years, [...]

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12:07 am 07/17/25

Is Stealing the Same as Burglary Under Washington Law?

By |2025-07-28T00:58:44+00:00July 17th, 2025|Legal Terms/General Issues, Theft, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Is Stealing the Same as Burglary Under Washington Law?

If you’ve been charged with a property crime in Washington, you might hear terms like theft or burglary used interchangeably. But under Washington law, these are not the same thing. While both involve unlawfully taking or attempting to take something that is not yours, the legal definitions - and potential consequences - are quite different. Please [...]

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1:44 am 07/10/25

Joyriding vs. Theft of a Motor Vehicle Under Washington Law

By |2025-07-14T02:09:51+00:00July 10th, 2025|Legal Terms/General Issues, Theft|Comments Off on Joyriding vs. Theft of a Motor Vehicle Under Washington Law

In Washington State, stealing a car is not always charged the same way. Depending on the circumstances, a person may face charges for theft of a motor vehicle or for taking a motor vehicle without permission - a crime often referred to as "joyriding." While both crimes involve the unauthorized use of a car, Washington [...]

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6:00 pm 07/03/25

Federal Law on Influencing a Juror by Writing

By |2025-07-10T01:46:10+00:00July 3rd, 2025|Federal Crimes|Comments Off on Federal Law on Influencing a Juror by Writing

Federal law makes it a crime for you to try to influence a juror by a written communication (for example, an email). The offense is punishable by six months in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one has been charged with a federal offense. What is [...]

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9:24 pm 06/26/25

Vehicle Prowling in the Second Degree Under Washington Law

By |2025-07-10T01:54:13+00:00June 26th, 2025|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Vehicle Prowling in the Second Degree Under Washington Law

In Washington State, second-degree vehicle prowling involves unlawfully entering or remaining inside a vehicle (other than a motor home or certain types of boats) with the intent to commit a crime against a person or property within that vehicle. The crime is a gross misdemeanor (as opposed to a felony) that is punishable by up [...]

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7:20 pm 06/19/25

Washington Law on Vehicle Prowling in the First Degree

By |2025-07-10T01:57:58+00:00June 19th, 2025|Legal Terms/General Issues|Comments Off on Washington Law on Vehicle Prowling in the First Degree

Under Washington law, you commit the crime of prowling in the first degree if you enter or remain unlawfully in a motor home, or a vessel equipped with a cabin, with the intent to commit a crime. First degree prowling is a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor) punishable by up to five years [...]

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5:25 pm 06/12/25

Understanding the Difference Between First- and Second-Degree Murder in Washington State

By |2025-07-10T02:00:26+00:00June 12th, 2025|Violent Crimes|Comments Off on Understanding 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 two degrees, first-degree and second-degree, each carrying serious consequences. But the difference between the two often comes down to intent, planning, and circumstances. Here’s what you need to know. First-Degree [...]

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