Under the Revised Code of the state of Washington, crimes are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. Generally, even the most serious misdemeanor is less serious than a felony, and therefore, will likely result in less severe consequences upon conviction. For...
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Relief may be available to victims of entrapment
Both federal investigators and law enforcement officers in Washington State rely on sting operations and other setups to catch people breaking the law. Many sting operations rely on Stings are about as old as standing police forces, and society justifies them as ways...
A basic overview of first-degree murder in Washington
First-degree murder is a class A felony in Washington State, and some may say it is one of the most serious crimes a person can commit. The following is a basic overview of what constitutes first-degree murder under Washington law as well as a possible defense against...
Self-defense might help you beat violent felony charges
Everyone becomes a party to a disagreement at one time or another. While most of these disputes are only verbal and are quickly resolved with nothing more than some hurt feelings, others turn physical in nature. When this happens and injuries or death result, criminal...