Threatening to kill someone is different than threatening to hurt someone. The former is a Class C felony. In addition to all the consequences of...

Does Washington have a rule that gives lenience for statutory rape for 18 year olds?

In Washington, we define the crime as "rape of a child." It applies to any person who has sexual intercourse with a child under age 12 if the...

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So my husband is being acused of first degree burglary cause guns are missing how long could he go to jail

If your husband has no prior or other current felony convictions, the standard range for burglary 1 is 15-20 months. However, that range increases...

How long can my brother do for these charges burglary in the first degree and robbery in the first degree?

If these are the only two felony convictions your brother has, the court is required to sentence him 41-54 months in prison. If your brother has...

I was charged with marijuana less than 40 grams. However it was never found in my possession. It was in the other person's I was

You must get a lawyer who can explore the range of possibilities for you. You may need to take the case to trial. If there is a factual dispute...

If I'm charged with a robbery (2), and this is my first offense in this state, can't I receive probation?

The law requires the court to count all prior felony convictions, whether in this state or another, for purposes of sentencing. The law assigns...

The feds had a warrant to search house they found drugs and money but did not arrest me whats up

The feds often engage in longer-term investigations than a single bust. You certainly are not out of danger. I urge you to retain counsel to...

My boyfriend and I were arrested for assualt dv. The altercation wasnt between us tho? Whats gonna happen? I got a clean record.

Get yourself to a lawyer as soon as possible. If you cannot afford to retain a lawyer, get yourself to the public defender as soon as possible. ...

Can CPS take my children..

CPS can take children into protective custody if they believe the children are at risk of abuse or neglect. Sometimes they believe this based on a...

Do I have to go back to Seattle to take care of an old warrant?

In general, a warrant requires you to appear at the court that issued it and stand ready to answer to the charges. That said, it is...