Image by freepic.diller on Freepik Washington’s criminal laws generally say that, unless an exception applies, you must be at least 18 to 21 years of age to purchase and possess a gun. A violation of these laws could result in exposure to Washington’s juvenile or adult criminal court process and involve jail time or probation. [...]
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Washington law says that it is not a crime to possess a pistol, rifle, assault rifle, or shotgun without a license. Similarly, you do not need a permit to possess one of these firearms. Please note, however, that Washington law does impose several legal restrictions on the use and possession [...]
Under Washington law, it is a crime for you to possess a firearm while at a childcare center. The offense is a gross misdemeanor that can result in a jail term of up to one year. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing ay type of Washington gun charge. What [...]
It's a federal crime for a banking employee to fraudulently certify a check before funds are available in a banking account. If you're convicted of this offense, you could face steep fines and up to five years in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is [...]
Washington law makes it a crime for you to make a false report of an emergency. Depending on the facts of the case, the crime can lead to either misdemeanor or felony charges and possible confinement in jail or state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one [...]
Washington law sets forth specific laws on how to legally carry a gun while in a vehicle. In general, it is a criminal offense if you have a loaded gun in a vehicle unless you have a valid license to carry a concealed gun, the gun is in your possession, you’re in the vehicle at [...]
Under Washington law, you commit a crime if you carry a concealed gun without having a valid Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) on your possession. Carrying a concealed gun without a CPL is a serious misdemeanor offense, punishable by jail time and/or a fine. Please speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you [...]
U.S. federal law says you commit a federal crime if you break or enter a “carrier facility” with the intent to commit theft once inside. The offense is a serious federal felony that is punishable by up to a decade in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing [...]
Washington law says that you commit a crime if you take or receive a bribe while serving as a witness in a legal proceeding. The offense is a serious felony that is punishable by up to ten years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing any type [...]
Washington criminal law says you commit a crime if you intimidate or threaten a witness to a legal proceeding. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that can land you in state prison for up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved [...]
