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“Pre-trial release” occurs when someone arrested for a crime is released from jail while his/her trial is pending. While issues relating to pre-trial release can sometimes be difficult to understand, it is critical that those charged with a crime know their rights when it comes to when they can be released from custody. Please know [...]
Theft offenses are those that involve the stealing or possession of property that belongs to someone else. Some common examples include: shoplifting, burglary, possession of stolen property, and vehicle theft. These types of crimes can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. The decision about what charge is brought is largely based on [...]
As most of us know, George Perry Floyd Jr. was a Black American man killed in May of this year during an arrest in Minneapolis, MN. The event was a tragedy that sparked countless protests throughout our country in the support of civil rights, the Black Lives Matter movement (“BLM”), and legislation to prevent and [...]
First degree murder charges represent the most serious allegations that a defendant can face under Washington law. A conviction for the offense can mean a life spent in prison. Persons facing these charges need an advocate on their side that will fight for them every step of the way. The lawyers at Black & Askerov [...]
Trafficking stolen property is generally an offense that happens after there has been a theft of property. The crime is serious and can result in a prison sentence of 10 years and a fine of $20,000. If you or a loved has been charged with this offense, it is critical that you contact a skilled [...]
A defendant enters a “sentencing” phase to his criminal case if he is found guilty during a trial or pleads guilty to a crime. The phase determines how a convicted party will be punished or penalized for the crime that he was found guilty of committing. Penalties range broadly and they may include: Fines Jail [...]
Crimes can take the shape of state crimes or federal crimes. If an offense is a state crime, then it’s charged in state court at the state level. If an offense is a federal crime, then it’s charged in federal court at the federal level. Examples of federal crimes include: Certain drug offenses, Fraud, and [...]
Federal grand jury investigations constitute a critical process within a federal criminal court case. Federal prosecutors utilize grand jury investigations to investigate potential crimes and to indict or charge a person with a federal offense. Some of these crimes may include: Drug Offenses; Fraud; Conspiracy; Firearm Offenses; and, Immigration-Related crimes. Know that federal grand juries [...]
“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 [...]
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