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Washington law says that you commit the crime of assault in the first degree in certain situations when you threaten to harm or use force against another person, and you do so with the intent to inflict great bodily harm. The offense is charged as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction [...]
Federal criminal laws make it a crime for you to make a false statement in order to obtain unemployment compensation for federal service. The offense is punishable by both a fine and possible time in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing charges of a federal crime. What [...]
"Legend drugs" are drugs which are required by state law or regulation of the pharmacy quality assurance commission to be dispensed on prescription only or are restricted to use by practitioners only. Washington law makes it a crime for people to try and obtain these substances in several different ways (for example, by fraud or [...]
Washington law makes it a crime for you to sell for profit any controlled substance that has a high potential for abuse, such as heroin or LSD. The offense is a severe felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that can result in a state prison term of up to five years. Please contact a skilled [...]
Washington Law makes it a crime for you to make or distribute an imitation controlled substance. Prosecutors typically charge this offense as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can lead to up to five years in state priosn. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a [...]
Washington criminal law makes it a crime for you to engage in or commit mortgage fraud. The offense is a severe felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) that is punishable by up to a decade in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any [...]
Harassment is often charged as a gross misdemeanor in the State of Washington. However, there are instances when a prosecutor may charge the crime as a felony. An example is when you harass a person and have a prior conviction for harassing the same “victim” or a member of the “victim’s” family. Please contact a [...]
One of Washington’s child pornography laws involves dealing in depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This particular criminal offense is a serious felony under Washington law, punishable by up to a decade in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any type [...]
Washington law says that you are guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if you force or cause a minor to engage in sex, knowing that it will be photographed or part of a live performance. The crime is charged as a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can lead to [...]
Washington state criminal laws are statutes written and passed by the Washington state legislature and can be found in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). These laws define what is considered a crime in Washington State. Although RCW sections provide the formal definition of a criminal offense, court case law, legislative history, and jury instructions offer further guidance as to how particular [...]
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