Posts by Robert Rhodes
Drug 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…
Read MoreMisdemeanor Conviction Consequences
Misdemeanor Conviction Consequences. A Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. Any Washington State criminal defense attorney | lawyer worth their salt should be able to immediately tell you the following: Maximum Jail Time and Fines for Misdemeanors and Gross Misdemeanors. A Misdemeanor crime carries a maximum punishment of a $1000.00 fine and 90 days in…
Read MoreCriminal Convictions. What is a “Conviction”?
What is a criminal conviction and what is not? A Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. As criminal defense lawyers | attorneys, we get asked this question a lot because clients want to know (1) Do they need to admit to a conviction on a job application? (2) Will a plea result in a “conviction”…
Read MoreProfessional Licensing Issues of Being Charged
The Professional Licensing Issues of Being Charged. A Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective Over the course of our careers as criminal defense lawyers | attorneys, we have represented almost every type of licensed person in the medical industry (doctors, nurses, license health care practitioners), members of the Air Force, Army, Marine Corp, Navy and…
Read MoreA Civil Standby. What is it?
What is a Civil Standby? Historically, when someone needed to show up to a situation that had the potential to turn violent, aggressive or troubled, the local sheriff or officer was called to show up and make sure that the situation remained “civil”. Modern “civil standbys” are an extension of this concept. Officers are called…
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