Archive for November 2014
Deadly Weapons Enhancements
The Deadly Weapon Enhancement: Consequences of Conviction. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. As criminal defense attorneys | lawyers, we are acutely aware that in general, there is nothing inherently illegal with possessing or using a weapon. However, problems surface when it is a prohibited weapons, or, a person is accused of using…
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Firearm Enhancements: Consequences of Conviction. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. Under Washington law, defendants convicted of certain felonies while “armed with a firearm” will receive a firearm enhancement in addition to the “standard” sentence of their crime. How much time do you get for using a Firearm in the Commission of a…
Read MoreMental Health Court. A Different Solution
Mental Health Court. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. Knowing what options are available to best serve each of our clients is essential to achieving the best results possible. In unique circumstances, we have found Mental Health Court to be an effective and rational solution to clients and families who struggle with a…
Read MoreDrug Court – A Conviction Alternative
Drug Court – A Conviction Alternative. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. As criminal defense lawyers | attorneys, after lengthy consultations and evaluations with clients and families, we have helped a number of clients get into Washington’s Drug court program as an alternative to a criminal conviction and addiction. Aside from the significant…
Read MoreDrug Sentencing Alternative | DOSA
The Drug Sentencing Alternative | DOSA. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. As criminal defense attorneys, we have seen good clients and their families struggle with almost every form of drug addiction and the inevitable criminal charges or convictions that come with it. Be it opioids, cocaine, alcohol, methamphetamine, or weed, “it is…
Read MoreParenting Sentencing Alternative
The Parenting Sentencing Alternative. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. In the practice of law as criminal defense attorneys | lawyers, we have occasionally seen mothers or fathers with dependent children make a mistake and face a felony conviction with prison time. As their children are innocent, it can cause real anguish for…
Read MoreFirst Time Felony Waiver
The First Time Felony Waiver. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. When you are facing a felony charge for the first time, there are alternatives to a prison sentence if you are facing a felony conviction. A First Time Felony Waiver gives a judge the option of imposing a lighter sentence than it otherwise…
Read MoreFelony Conviction Consequences
Felony Conviction Consequences. A Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. Depending on how serious the legislature considers a crime, every Washington state felony conviction falls into one of three categories: Class A (most serious), Class B and Class C (least serious). It is important to understand these categories specify the “maximum” amount of time and…
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