Fentanyl is a prescription drug that is used to treat severe pain. The drug is also highly addictive and considered the deadliest drug in America. For this reason, it is no surprise that prosecutors in Washington State will aggressively charge parties for drug crimes involving fentanyl, including charges like possession and distribution. If you are [...]
Our attorneys have provided information on Washington State misdemeanors as well as federal crimes. And, we’ve even discussed the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. But federal misdemeanors are a topic we’ve left uncovered – until now. The truth is that these crimes are regularly charged in Washington and our firm has long experience in defending these offenses. [...]
Please note that if you have been convicted of a crime in Washington, all is not over. A defendant who has been convicted of an offense has a legal right to appeal that conviction. And, the appellate process, if successful, can only help your case and your legal status. Criminal appeals can often be difficult [...]
A “forfeiture” is where a state or federal governmental agency seizes and retains property under criminal or civil laws. The property that is seized is property the agency believes has either been used in the commission of a crime or represents the proceeds of a crime. Property that is often forfeited includes: Contraband; Money or [...]
A “forfeiture” is where a state or federal governmental agency seizes and retains property under criminal or civil laws. The property that is seized is property the agency believes has either been used in the commission of a crime or represents the proceeds of a crime. Property that is often forfeited includes: Contraband; Money or [...]
In terms of Washington criminal law, a conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime. Generally, a drug conspiracy is where two or more parties conspire, or agree, to commit a drug related crime. Drug conspiracy crimes are typically federal crimes that are charged at the federal level and prosecuted [...]
Money laundering is a very serious white collar offense under both Washington and federal criminal laws. The crime involves the transfer of money that’s been gained from a criminal activity, or engaging in monetary transactions to promote criminal activity. The transfer is either made to promote ongoing criminal activity or made so that it looks [...]
There are two general categories of crimes under Washington Law. These are felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies are by far the more severe of the two categories. They are also categorized into three classes – A, B and C. While Washington misdemeanor cases are heard in District and Municipal Courts, felony cases are heard in Superior [...]
There are two general categories of crimes under Washington Law. These are misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are the less severe of the two offenses. Further, they come in two types – simple misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. While Washington felony cases are heard in Superior Court, misdemeanor cases are heard in Washington’s District and Municipal Courts. [...]
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 [...]
