A man who allegedly led police on a 35-mile car chase was jailed recently. Washington police claim that prior to the chase he had stolen a laptop and a vehicle at gunpoint. He is charged with first degree robbery and a judge set his bail at $150,000. The incident...
Criminal Defense
How Does The Justice System Treat Autism?
The judicial system is challenging enough to navigate. The entire process of being questioned for a crime is meant to disorient a person into revealing the truth. There are very few protocols in place to cater to a person with different communication needs. There are...
Could your child face adult criminal charges?
Most children charged with a crime before their 18th birthday will find themselves in juvenile court. However, in some specific cases, the court may charge a child as an adult, and that child will face more severe penalties if the court finds them guilty. Could...
Do you understand your stalking charge?
Being accused of a crime can be extremely upsetting, especially when what someone believed was acceptable behavior is labeled as dangerous. In Washington, this is often the case when it comes to allegations of stalking. Here are some of the reasons why a defendant...
Washington man arrested for beehive thefts
Police recently arrested a man they say was involved in beehive thefts in multiple states. He is facing a first degree charge for possession of stolen property, which is a felony. The first of possibly 30 or more thefts purportedly took place in Washington. The owner...
Pair arrested for theft and burglary
A man and woman were recently arrested for allegedly stealing from multiple retail stores. They are both facing multiple charges, including third degree theft and burglary. The two may also face additional charges at the federal level. They were initially released...
Theft charges filed after bakery break-in
A Washington man is facing criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a bakery. Police believe that he may have broken into the same bakery on two different occasions, taking food both times. He is facing two charges each for second degree burglary, third degree...
Bow and arrow incident leads to assault charges
Washington police recently arrested a man who allegedly assaulted an ex-girlfriend. He is facing charges for assault, domestic violence malicious mischief and domestic violence assault. The man told police that he thought his ex-girlfriend and a man who was with her...
You don’t have to steal anything to be charged with burglary
A person who is accused of entering a property without permission can be arrested and criminally charged for doing so. A burglary charge can significantly impact a person’s life, but it is commonly confused with other charges like theft. But burglary does not involve...
Theft charges can be misdemeanors or felonies
People in Washington are probably familiar with certain criminal offenses in a broad sense, but they may not realize that most charges have different degrees of seriousness. Theft is a good example of this. Charges for the criminal offense of theft -- which involves...