In Seattle and all over the state of Washington, there is growing concern for the increased number of gang-related crimes taking place on the streets. The RCW (Revised Code of Washington) Title 9, Chapter 9.94A, Section 9.94A.030 defines a criminal street gang as “any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether [...]
Domestic violence is a very serious crime and as such it comes with some very serious consequences. The crime of domestic violence comes with two waves of consequences, the first happens immediately upon the police first getting involved and the second occurs depending on the outcome of the charge. To fully grasp what happens with [...]
It usually is not a violent or destructive crime, but in the State of Washington, indecent exposure isn’t treated lightly, either. If you are charged with indecent exposure in or near the Seattle area, you’re going to need advice and representation from a good Seattle criminal defense attorney. If you are accused of indecent exposure, [...]
The accused's intentions distinguish a burglary from other property crimes in Seattle. For instance, trespassing can happen similar to a burglary, but the former's intent is not to commit a criminal offense. Notably, convicts of this crime have had to deal with severe consequences, including life imprisonment. The burglary laws in Washington State are precise [...]
Outside of the legal profession, the charges of homicide, murder, and manslaughter are all used in almost the same manner when describing this type of crime. Legally though, they have quite different meanings and vary substantially in the way they are defended, handled by the Seattle court system, and in the punishments that you can [...]
In Washington State, our criminal lawyers know that the Juvenile Court System is designed to handle crimes associated with juvenile law specifically. The juvenile law system, for all practical purposes, is a separate part altogether of the Washington state adult courts. These cases are usually referred to as juvenile delinquency cases. Juvenile delinquency cases concern [...]
While the U.S. constitution gives freedom of speech, those rights have limitations. The law does not allow anyone to make another person uncomfortable while practicing their freedom of expression. Threatening and instilling fear in a person in Seattle is considered a criminal threat. Whether the threat was communicated verbally or through a text message, a [...]
If you are in the car with someone who has drugs, you may face criminal charges too. Most people understand the serious implications that come with a criminal drug charge. But what if the drugs belonged to someone else? What if you were not aware of the drugs? According to Washington state law, you can [...]
Criminal charges in Washington range from misdemeanors to serious felonies. However, most minor crimes are categorized as misdemeanors. And a judge will use guidelines in the law to determine the sentence for such a crime. Even though misdemeanors are not as serious as felonies, you may face jail time if found guilty. While most misdemeanors [...]
In Seattle, in November 2013, the “Fair Chance Employment” was enacted and put into effect (Seattle municipal code 14.17). This ordinance dictates how background checks can be used in the hiring process and puts limits on required information. The ordinance is to be used by businesses that employ one or more employees and limits the [...]
