by Chris Torrone | Oct 22, 2025 | Criminal Law
A hit and run charge is not just a traffic ticket. It has serious criminal effects, like a possible criminal record, fines, and losing your driver’s license. Your main hit and run defense is to challenge the prosecution’s case. You do this by challenging...
by Chris Torrone | Oct 15, 2025 | Criminal Law, misdemeanors
In Washington state, a misdemeanor is a less serious crime than a felony. It can still lead to serious punishments, including jail time. Misdemeanor charges are either simple or gross. Fines and county jail time depend on the type. A criminal case for a misdemeanor,...
by Chris Torrone | Aug 20, 2025 | Criminal Law, Domestic Violence
In Washington State, a no contact order is a serious court order designed to protect individuals, often in cases involving domestic violence or criminal harassment. When such an order is issued, it imposes legal restrictions on the restrained party, prohibiting...
by Chris Torrone | Jul 2, 2025 | Criminal Law
In Washington State, the definition of what is assault encompasses a wide range of actions beyond just physical contact. Charges of assault can arise from the reasonable apprehension of harm, even without actual bodily harm. The degree of assault varies, impacting...
by Chris Torrone | Jun 4, 2025 | Criminal Law
In Washington State, when an intimate partner or other individual’s behavior escalates to unlawful harassment or physical harm, legal recourse exists through Protection Orders. Restraining orders in Washington State, court-issued directives, such as the Domestic...
by Chris Torrone | Apr 16, 2025 | Criminal Law
In Washington State, assault laws cover a wide range of behaviors, from simple assaults involving unwanted touching to more serious offenses. 4th degree assault, a misdemeanor offense, occupies a unique space within this spectrum. It involves physical contact...
