Washington law says that it’s a crime for a person to drive a vehicle, or be in actual physical control of one, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A first-time conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can cause stress and anxiety. It can also lead to serious penalties – including mandatory jail [...]
“Domestic violence” (“DV”) is a term generally used to refer to violent acts committed by one family or household member against another. These acts can result in serious mental and physical harm to DV victims – including children. This is why Washington prosecutors aggressively pursue these charges, which typically occurs regardless of the actual circumstances [...]
Computer crimes, or sometimes referred to as “cybercrimes,” are offenses that are committed on or via the use of the internet and computers. There are several of these crimes that are prosecuted in Washington State and they can take on a variety of different forms. They can also be charged in state court or federal [...]
Charges of either vehicular assault or vehicular homicide are serious matters in Washington. Both are considered violent crimes under Washington law. If a prosecutor is successful in convicting a person of these crimes, the result can be years, even life, in prison. Those persons alleged of these offenses must seek help from an experienced criminal [...]
Embezzlement is a certain type of theft that can be charged under both federal law and the laws of Washington State. The offense is also generally considered a type of white-collar crime. The most important thing that people should know about embezzlement is that it is a serious offense and convictions for this crime can [...]
An arrest and subsequent interrogation by police typically begins an accused’s exposure to the criminal justice system. Both acts, on the surface, appear relatively straight forward. For example: An arrest is the taking of a person into custody; and, An interrogation is when the police ask a suspect questions. While this is all true, both [...]
As the name applies, “identity theft” is a type of Washington theft offense. The crime is a very serious felony that can lead to a significant number of years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. If you or a loved one has been charged with this offense, it is vital that you contact [...]
Prosecutors in the State of Washington can charge persons with a variety of different firearm crimes. Two of the most common include: Unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree; and, Unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree. Both offenses are found under RCW 9.41.040. These charges are sometimes to referred to [...]
Our Seattle federal crime lawyers represent people in many Washington communities who have been charged with a wide range of federal offenses. The most common offenses our firm sees include: Drug Offenses; Fraud; Conspiracy; Firearm Offenses; and, Immigration-Related Offenses Our attorneys have over two decades of combined experience fighting for the rights of criminal defendants [...]
The only parties that can legally grow marijuana in Washington are: (1) persons or businesses with appropriate licensing; and (2) certified medical users. Recreational users of pot cannot grow their own marijuana under Washington law. If they choose to do so, most of us know that they will face possible drug crime charges. But, many [...]
