Yes, it is illegal for an 18-year-old to sext with a 17-year-old in Washington State. It does not matter if the 17-year-old participates willingly in the sexting because a 17-year-old is a minor. An 18-year-old is an adult. Sexting with a minor can be a felony that can carry a prison sentence of 10 years […]
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Domestic Violence and Unlawful Imprisonment – What You Need to Know
Domestic disputes do not always go peacefully. Sometimes domestic violence happens when romantic partners or family members have relationship problems. On occasion, unlawful imprisonment, can occur or be alleged in these situations. A Seattle criminal defense attorney can explain what you need to know about domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment. If you face charges of […]
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Seven Things You Can Do to Avoid Claims of Sexual Assault in Your Medical Practice
We live in a litigious society. Some people make false allegations against physicians as a “get rich quick” scheme. A Seattle criminal defense attorney for healthcare professionals can defend you if you find yourself in this situation. Here are seven things you can do to avoid claims of sexual assault in your medical practice: Create […]
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Understanding Sentencing in Washington
The State of Washington imposes sentencing after a criminal has pled to a crime or been found guilty by a judge or jury. The sentencing of a defendant is a critical phase of a court case. The duration and type of punishment prescribed by the judicial court system will significantly impact the defendant. Criminal defense […]
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Washington’s Laws on Misdemeanor Petty Theft and Felony Theft
If you get accused of or arrested for theft in Washington State, you could face up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $20,000. You need to know what Washington’s laws on misdemeanor petty theft and felony theft say about these three things: The definition of theft in Washington The degrees […]
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What Every Defendant Should Know About Plea Bargains
You’re staring at a plea offer, and the pressure to just sign it and move on feels overwhelming. But a plea bargain is not a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. In Washington, defendants have the right to counter the prosecutor’s offer, and a skilled defense attorney can prepare mitigation materials and even approach the prosecutor with an independent […]
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Can I Be Charged if I am in the Car with Someone Who Has Drugs?
It depends. Many different factors can come into play when addressing the question of whether you can be charged if you are in the car with someone who has drugs. A conviction for illegal possession of a controlled substance can be a felony punishable by imprisonment and fines in our state, pursuant to Section 69.50.401 […]
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What Qualifies as White-Collar Crime in Washington State?
White-collar crimes do not involve physical violence. Instead of using physical force or the threat of such action, the white-collar crime alleged victim claims that the accused obtained the money or other assets through fraud or trickery. A conviction of a white-collar crime can send a person to a correctional institution for months or years […]
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Telemedicine and Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Targeted by DOJ
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) created the Criminal Division’s Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program, which led the 2020 National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown operation. The Takedown operation charged more than 300 individuals with allegedly committing healthcare fraud and prescribing missions of opioids. The charged schemes total more than $6 billion […]
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Defending Against Assault Charges for Physicians
Physicians rarely get accused of assault by their patients, but when a patient makes this accusation, the doctor could have several possible defenses to the charges. It is essential to work with a Seattle physician defense attorney immediately because anything the doctor says in response to the allegations could get twisted and used against the […]
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