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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 [...]
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 [...]
All drug charges in the State of Washington, including drug trafficking, must be taken seriously. The penalties for drug crimes are devastating. They can take away a person’s freedoms for years, while also causing substantial financial harm. The Seattle drug crime lawyers at Black Law have over 20 years of combined experience representing persons on [...]
Charges of child molestation in Washington State can disrupt a person's life forever. They can break apart a family, result in the loss of a person's job, and may even require moving to a different geographical location. These charges must be taken seriously and handled by a knowledgeable defense attorney. The Seattle criminal lawyers at [...]
Black & Askerov is a Seattle criminal defense firm. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience in advocating for the rights of clients on criminal defense matters – this includes cases involving the rape of a child. The latter crime is an extremely serious offense with life-altering consequences. If you or a loved [...]
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