DUI/Criminal Defense
Kent Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
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For those who have been charged with a criminal offense, the first thought is often “how do I stay out of jail?” In Washington, as in other states, the sentencing guidelines for convictions give the judges a narrow range within which to work. Jail time is not out of the question, even for first time offenses. Our law firm will not only work to help you stay out of jail, but also strive to keep your name out of the paper, keep your security clearance at your defense industry job, and help you hang on to your driver’s license if possible. In all cases, we strive for an acquittal first. In some cases, such as when someone is caught in possession of drugs, our best option is to minimize any fine, and obtain the minimum sentence possible.
The types of criminal offenses for which we will provide legal representation includes the following:
DUI / DWI
Fraud
White Collar Crimes
Drug Offenses
Domestic Violence
Felonies
Misdemeanors
Sex Offenses
Juvenile Crimes
Parole And Probation Violations
Traffic Violations
Felonies
Felonies are the most serious crimes with the highest potential for jail time upon conviction. It is important that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with a felony. Our law office represents persons charged with felonies including: accessory after the fact, arson (and attempted arson), assault, robbery or attempted robbery, bigamy, blackmail, bribery, burglary, carjacking, child sex abuse, conspiracy, cruelty to children, distribution of a controlled substance, failure to return a rental vehicle, forgery, incest, kidnapping, mayhem, obstruction of justice, operating a lottery, pandering, parole violation, perjury, possession (different types), receiving stolen property, robbery, sexual abuse, soliciting, tampering with evidence, theft, and trafficking in stolen property. Our law firm does not represent clients with capitol charges.
Misdemeanors
Many misdemeanors are for non-violent or mischief offenses such as alcoholic beverage control violations, animal fighting, trespassing, unlawful entry, confidence game, credit card fraud, cruelty to animals, disorderly conduct, and operating (driving) after license revocation or suspension and shoplifting. Other similar offenses can be either felonies or misdemeanors, depending on the severity or the frequency of the offense. Some charges that can be either misdemeanors or felonies include possession of a prohibited weapon, public assistance fraud, stalking, unregistered firearms, and welfare fraud.
Sex Offenses
Our law firm will use all of the experience and skill at our disposal to obtain a “not guilty” or “case dismissed” verdict in a sex offense case. The types of sex offense for which we would provide legal representation and representation include:
- Date Rape
- Indecent Exposure
- Molestation
- Obscenity
- Possession of unlawful pornography
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Child Molestation
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Battery
- Statutory Rape
Juvenile Crimes
Juvenile crimes can be underage crimes such as smoking, drinking, or truancy, or serious crimes committed by juveniles. Our law firm represents both types of offenses and works closely with the juvenile and other family members.
Parole And Probation Violations
The three most common parole or probation violations are:
- Failing the urinalysis or other drug test;
- Failure to check in with your probation or parole officer or community control personnel;
- Falsifying a monthly report; and
- Subsequent law violations.
A parole or probation violation can put you in jail for the full length of any sentence you may have received. Our law office is conveniently located next door to the South King County probation office.
Traffic Violations
Traffic offenses or traffic violations are sometimes dealt with by simply writing a check and paying the fine. But did you know that traffic offenses could negatively impact your score – which can raise your insurance rates? If you’d like to know more, or are interested in disputing a traffic violation, our criminal defense law firm can help.
Helping you Face and Resolve your Problems
If you want to stay out of jail, keep your security clearance, obtain an acquittal or minimum sentence, we urge you to call or contact our Kent Washington law office to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation.
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Sumner/Bonney Lake Office
920 Alder Ave Ste. 201
Sumner, WA 98390-1401
Phone: 253-299-6800
Toll Free: 888-589-3651
The Terry Law Firm
25028 104th Ave. SE
Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 253-656-4958
Fax: 253-852-6379
