If you or a loved one has recently been arrested, you may be overwhelmed by the magnitude of everything that you are facing. As a Washington defense attorney, I want to help you understand the process so that you don’t have to worry about unnecessary issues. Once you have been arrested, you will be scheduled […]
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Overview of Evidence Tampering
There are two primary types of evidence tampering – tampering with physical evidence and with witnesses. Witnesses can provide testimonial evidence to the court. When a person gets accused of a crime, allegations of evidence tampering can mean additional criminal charges and penalties. Some people engage in evidence tampering without realizing the legal implications of […]
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Five Things to Know About Misdemeanor Sentencing
Many people think that the sentence for a misdemeanor conviction is merely a slap on the wrist, but the reality can be much different. You could spend as much as just under a year in jail and have to pay thousands of dollars in fines. Your best bet is to avoid a conviction in the […]
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What Is Evidence Tampering?
There are two primary types of evidence tampering – tampering with physical evidence and with witnesses. Witnesses can provide testimonial evidence to the court. When a person gets accused of a crime, allegations of evidence tampering can mean additional criminal charges and penalties. Some people engage in evidence tampering without realizing the legal implications of […]
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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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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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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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