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Under Washington law, the prosecution bears the burden of proof in criminal trials. The State is permitted to use various means to establish a defendant’s guilt, including, in some instances, business records, which include recorded phone calls. As discussed in a...
There are several ways that our Tacoma Criminal Defense Lawyers can work to get your case dismissed. These include: Lack of probable cause: If the police did not have a valid reason to stop, detain or arrest the defendant, the case may be dismissed. This could occur...
Q: What defines unlawful imprisonment in Tacoma, WA? A: Unlawful imprisonment in Tacoma occurs when a person knowingly restrains another without legal authority, hindering their freedom of movement. This crime is classified as a Class C felony under RCW 9A.40.040,...
Q: What happens to a no-contact order when a domestic violence case is dismissed in Tacoma, WA? A: When a domestic violence case is dismissed in Tacoma, WA, any associated no-contact orders are automatically lifted. This is because the court loses jurisdiction over...
Q: What constitutes a felony violation of a no-contact order in Tacoma, WA?RCW 10.99.040 A: In Washington state, including Tacoma, a violation of a no-contact order typically becomes a felony if the individual has two or more prior convictions for violating similar...
It is not uncommon for the Washington courts to issue no-contact orders, preventing people from interacting with their victims. If a person subject to a no-contact order subsequently violates its terms, they may be charged with a crime. They can also have their bail...
In Washington criminal matters, evidence of prior bad acts and crimes is typically considered inadmissible due to concerns about prejudice. However, the state recognizes exceptions to this general rule and allows the introduction of such evidence for specific and...
The Washington courts staunchly prosecute crimes involving domestic violence, including violations of domestic violence no contact orders. Thus, if a person found guilty of violating such an order has prior domestic violence convictions, it may result in an increased...
In criminal cases, the state bears the burden of proof. Specifically, in order to prove a criminal defendant’s guilt, the state must establish each element of the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. In many instances, this means that the state has to prove the defendant acted with intent. In such cases, if the defendant is convicted despite a lack…
