Washington State - Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer
When facing a criminal charge, finding the right defense attorney is crucial when creating a strong legal defense. Building a defense strategy can reduce or eliminate potential consequences such as jail time or fines and can keep criminal charges off your legal record. Whether you are facing DUI, domestic violence, drug, or other charges, Verity Criminal Defense is here to help. If you are being charged with any of the following, schedule a free consultation with us to start building your defense strategy.
DUI
In Washington State, a DUI is classified as having blood alcohol content at
.08 or higher for adults (21 and over)
.04 or higher for commercial vehicle drivers
.02 or higher for minors (under 21)
Or the driver is found to be driving a vehicle under the influence or affected by alcohol, any drug, or a combination of alcohol and drugs, regardless of the concentration of alcohol in their breath or blood.
DUIs can carry punishments of fines, jail time, suspension of your license as well as potential loss of employment and future employment.
Domestic Violence
Washington State defines domestic violence as physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the infliction of fear of physical harm, bodily injury, or assault; nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration; coercive control; unlawful harassment; or stalking of one intimate partner by another intimate partner; or another family or household member.
The punishments for domestic violence charges vary. In Washington State, a domestic violence charge can be classified as a misdemeanor or felony. If you are unsure if your domestic violence charge is a felony or misdemeanor, contact us at Verity Criminal Defense to learn more.
Protection Order Violation
While there are a number of ways a protection order can be violated, a few of the most common include:
Making threats against, stalking, or contacting both physically and non-physically the protected person or the protected person’s family
Being within a certain distance of areas the protected person is frequently at such as residence, workplace, school, or daycare
Knowingly coming within, or knowingly remaining within, a specified distance of the protected person, or a protected person’s vehicle
Protection order violations are often classified as a gross misdemeanor in Washington State. Violating a protection order can carry punishments of jail time, fines, as well as electronic monitoring.
Contact Us
If you are facing a criminal charge, contact the experts at Verity Criminal Defense to request a free case review. We will help you review the evidence and mitigate potential consequences. Give us a call to find out where you stand and the next steps in planning your legal defense.