My son was charged with a third degree Assault in WA State. What are the guidelines used for sentencing? This is his 1st offense

If your son is an adult and has no prior felony convictions, the standard range for a conviction of assault in the third degree is 1-3 months. ...

What is the consequence for first time offense assult 2 ?

A standard range sentence for a first offense of second degree assault is 3-9 months in jail. If a deadly weapon was used, it adds 12 months. If...

False allegation help

I don't know what jurisdiction you are in, but one week is not nearly enough time to assume no charge will be filed in many counties in Washington....

Is it illegal for someone who's 19 to date someone who is 16?

In Washington, for most purposes of sexual activity, 16 is the age of consent. That is, a 16-year-old may legally consent to sexual activity with...

Under age dating

Under Washington State law, children under the age of 16 do not have the legal ability to consent to all sexual contact. State law defines...

Isrb state of washington

Apparently your brother pled guilty to a sex crime that has a maximum sentence of ten years, and the court imposed a minimum sentence of two years....

I wanted to know if you are in jail for possible burglary 1/ roberry1 is there a possible program for 1st time offender. I

The Washington sentencing statutes permit a first-time offender waiver only for non-violent felonies. Robbery 1 is a serious violent felony, and...

In Washington state, is there any possibility of getting an Alford Plea reversed without an attorney,(because the defendent is

Trying to undue a guilty plea is very difficult, both as to the legal reasons for doing it and the very limited procedures and time limits. It is...

In King county WA, how do you get a court appointed public defender?

As a rule, the King County Office of Public Defense assigns each felony to a public defender before arraignment. You will learn who your public...

Can a single fingerprint found in a residential burglary be sufficient evidence to prosecute?

Legally it may be sufficient. A good defense lawyer may be able to persuade a prosecutor that it's not enough evidence to be worth prosecuting. ...

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