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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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Persons accused of a crime can always challenge the accusation by raising a legal defense. A legal defense basically says a defendant is not guilty because of some reason. The main ways to defend charges are to seek suppression of evidence, to show that the prosecution cannot establish an element of the charge, or to [...]
Robbery is a violent crime under Washington law. The crime is severe and can lead to haunting penalties and dire consequences. If you or a loved one is facing a robbery charge, it’s imperative that you consult an experienced Seattle robbery lawyer now for help. Know that the robbery attorneys at Black law have over [...]
If you’re in Seattle or Washington State, and facing assault charges, you need a criminal defense attorney for help. Assault is a very serious criminal charge. A conviction for this crime could have a profound impact on your freedom, livelihood, and family. The attorneys at Black & Askerov have over 30 years of combined experience [...]
Our criminal defense lawyers work hard to fight forfeiture cases. These cases include: Washington Civil Forfeiture Cases; Federal Civil Forfeiture Cases; and, Federal Criminal Forfeiture Cases. The laws within each type of case differ so it’s important to take a look at each one in detail. Please also note that if you’re facing a forfeiture [...]
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