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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A person can get arrested and charged with violations of state or federal law for rioting and property damages during a protest in Seattle. The penalties can be severe, and under Washington law, some activities are felonies. If you face criminal charges as the result of a protest, a Seattle federal criminal defense attorney can […]

Being accused of a crime is not the same as being guilty of a crime. The state must prove every legal element required for the crime for a defendant to be found guilty. In many cases, there may be one or more legal defenses that apply in your case. Working with a Seattle criminal defense […]