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
The vast majority of criminal charges do not go to trial. These cases get resolved through the plea bargain process. Juries are unpredictable. Many people prefer to resolve a case with the prosecutor by agreement rather than take their chances on a potentially worse outcome with a jury. Also, many people choose to negotiate their […]
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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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What Is an Inquest?
An inquest is an open, public administrative hearing in which the County Coroner gathers information about suspicious deaths. Inquests are not adversarial proceedings. On June 11, 2020, by Executive Order, King County, Washington expanded its inquest program to include any death that involves a member of law enforcement of King County when carrying out official […]
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What to Expect at an Arraignment
After you get arrested or charged with a crime, you will have an arraignment, which is the first time that you go to court. The arraignment could happen as soon as the day of your arrest or the next day. A Seattle criminal defense attorney can advocate for you at the arraignment and throughout the […]
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