Different Forms of Domestic Violence November 23, 2015 Domestic violence is a sobering problem in the United States. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states that “every 9 seconds in the US, a woman is assaulted or beaten and that on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to… Read More
Shoplifting Charges in Washington November 18, 2015 Shoplifting has had some big names associated with it lately, and the criminals with star status are just as subject to the repercussions of their poor choices as anyone else. In Washington, there is the potential to incur fines, face jail time and additional somber penalties. Not only do you now have to face the criminal… Read More
Reckless Driving Penalties & Consequences in Washington State November 16, 2015 Washington State has instilled reckless driving penalties and consequences that need to be upheld in order to remove any risk of tickets, lost time behind the wheel, steep financial penalties and even time in jail. What is Reckless Driving? Reckless driving is described by the Washington State Legislature as, “Any person who drives any vehicle… Read More
Criminal Defense Questions October 29, 2015 Criminal charges are extremely serious. When facing a criminal charge, personal liberty and freedom are at stake. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help to protect your legal rights. In this situation, you have many questions about hiring a criminal defense lawyer. Here are some of questions prospective clients ask: 1. Should I represent myself?… Read More
Misdemeanors vs. Felonies October 28, 2015 The distinction between misdemeanors and felonies lies in the severity of the criminal offense. This distinction is made by legal authorities and serves as the basis for criminal charges, indictments, trials and sentencing. The many and varied levels in the severity of crimes committed requires corresponding guidelines for charging, convicting and punishing offenders. In criminal… Read More
Juvenile Crime Accusations: First Steps October 26, 2015 Parents hope their children grow up to become productive members of society, but that growing up period is often challenging. Kids make mistakes. Some kids are troublemakers, and sometimes good children do bad things. Sometimes, innocent children are accused of doing wrong. Either way, for parents, hearing that their child has not only been accused… Read More
What to do if your child is being charged with shoplifting October 21, 2015 If your child is being charged with shoplifting, it may be difficult for you to know how to handle the situation effectively. If your child claims innocence, you will have to do your own investigation to determine the truth. Talking to your child about the problem is usually the best way to find out the… Read More
Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney October 19, 2015 When legal help is needed, it can be easy to turn to a phonebook or the Internet in order to find a professional for assistance. However, not all available professionals have the experience that many people require. An inexperienced criminal defense lawyer can cost more time and money than one who has valuable experience. There… Read More
What is expungement of criminal records? October 12, 2015 Many individuals who have been convicted a crime do not realize that expunging criminal records concerning their personal criminal history may be accomplished if the particular conviction qualifies. Expunging a criminal history essentially means the court sealing of the conviction record, which then makes the conviction unpublished. While the court and state authorities can still… Read More
Washington Laws on Criminal Damage to Property October 9, 2015 Malicious Mischief Defined Malicious mischief is defined as the intentional, criminal damage to the property of another. Chapter 9A.48 of the Washington Criminal Code of the Revised Code of Washington addresses three degrees of malicious mischief: RCA 9A.48.070 – First-Degree Malicious Mischief A person is guilty of first-degree malicious mischief if he or she intentionally… Read More