Under Washington law, you are guilty of arson in the first degree if, under certain circumstances, you knowingly and maliciously cause a fire or explosion. First degree arson is a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and the crime is punishable by a possible life term in prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]
U.S. federal law says that you commit a crime if you assault, resist, or impede a federal officer. Depending on the specific facts involved in the offense, the penalties can include a potential 20 year prison sentence. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is being charged with [...]
Washington law says that you are guilty of possessing child pornography in the second degree if you knowingly possess a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The crime is charged as a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor), and a conviction can lead to a decade behind bars. [...]
Under Washington law, you commit the crime of possessing child pornography in the first degree if you knowingly possess a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (with "sexually explicit conduct" including something like sexual intercourse or masturbation). A conviction of a first degree possession charge is a serious felony [...]
U.S. federal law says that you commit a crime if you knowingly fail to appear in court for a felony offense. The crime is charged in addition to your underlying felony, and it can add years to any federal prison sentence imposed for that felony. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you [...]
If you are charged with a crime in Washington State, one of the most serious factors that can increase your sentence is the use of a deadly weapon. Washington law includes a "deadly weapon sentencing enhancement," that can significantly increase the amount of time you spend behind bars, even beyond the standard sentencing range for [...]
Washington’s Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) is a program designed to reduce recidivism by offering eligible drug offenders a chance at rehabilitation instead of serving their full prison sentence. While there are two forms of DOSA—prison-based and residential—the prison-based DOSA is a structured program that allows qualifying offenders to serve a portion of their sentence [...]
Washington criminal law makes it a crime for you to carry or perform certain acts with a so-called "dangerous weapon" (for example, a slungshot or a dagger). A violation of Washington's dangerous weapons law can lead to misdemeanor charges punishable by up to one year in jail. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now [...]
U.S. Federal law says that it can be a crime, in some situations, if you purposely fail to pay child support obligations. The offense can result in fines and a federal prison sentence of between six months and two years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with any [...]
Washington law carves out three different degrees of rape. These are rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, and rape in the third degree. Third degree rape involves non-consensual sex and a threat of harm to the "victim's" property rights. Rape in the third degree is a serious felony (as opposed to [...]
