The Hale Law Firm has extensive experience in handling cases that involve shoplifting and theft, from simpler infractions to felony theft charges in Superior Court. Depending on the nature of the charge and the court in which you are being charged, possible jail times vary greatly from a day to a year in jail. Your prior criminal record may also come into play. Contact us today for more information.
Sincerely,
Matthew T. Hale
206-622-9972
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Monday, June 15, 2009
Assault
Our aggressive Hale Law Firm criminal defense attorneys have handled numerous assault charges, ranging from misdemeanor cases in district and municipal courts to felony cases in Superior Courts. Due to the range of complexities involved in handling assault charges, it is best to call an experienced attorney to advise you on your case.
Homicide
The Hale Law Firm has extensive experience in handling cases of murder/vehicular homicide.
If you are charged with murder or vehicular homicide, you know you need experienced, aggressive attorneys to defend you. Murder/vehicular homicide are both class A felonies, meaning that the maximum penalty for conviction is life in prison and a $50,000 fine. In addition, you may be obligated to pay restitution and damages to the family of the victim.
If you are convicted of vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the courts will automatically add 2 years to your sentence for every prior offense for which you have been convicted.
If you are convicted of murder, there is also the possibility of capital punishment, depending on the circumstances of the charge.
Due to the very serious nature of this type of charge, it is imperative that you hire an aggressive, knowledgeable attorney ASAP to review your case and your options.
Matthew T. Hale
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972
If you are charged with murder or vehicular homicide, you know you need experienced, aggressive attorneys to defend you. Murder/vehicular homicide are both class A felonies, meaning that the maximum penalty for conviction is life in prison and a $50,000 fine. In addition, you may be obligated to pay restitution and damages to the family of the victim.
If you are convicted of vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the courts will automatically add 2 years to your sentence for every prior offense for which you have been convicted.
If you are convicted of murder, there is also the possibility of capital punishment, depending on the circumstances of the charge.
Due to the very serious nature of this type of charge, it is imperative that you hire an aggressive, knowledgeable attorney ASAP to review your case and your options.
Matthew T. Hale
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972
Underage Drinking
The Hale Law Firm has extensive experience in handling cases of underage drinking.
There are two major charges that we handle in this category: Minor in Possession (MIP) and Minor Driving Under the Influence (MDUI).
Minor in Possession (MIP)
This charge means you are being charged with consuming alcohol under the age of 21. This is punishable by up to a year in prison and a $5000 fine. If you are in school or plan to attend school, a conviction of this charge may be grounds for barring admission or expulsion if you are currently enrolled. Furthermore, a conviction in some cases will negatively affect your ability to receive financial aid. Attorneys at the Hale Law Firm are experts at getting MIPs dismissed. Please call us today to see how we can help you.
Minor Driving Under the Influence (MDUI)
A minor DUI is a very serious criminal offense. If you have been charged with a minor DUI, you are facing the possibility of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. You also face a license suspension of up to a year. Like an MIP conviction, a minor DUI on your record will have strong negative consequences on your ability to go to school and find employment in the long term. However, attorneys at the Hale Law Firm get these charges dismissed or reduced on a daily basis. Contact us now to see how we can help you.
There are two major charges that we handle in this category: Minor in Possession (MIP) and Minor Driving Under the Influence (MDUI).
Minor in Possession (MIP)
This charge means you are being charged with consuming alcohol under the age of 21. This is punishable by up to a year in prison and a $5000 fine. If you are in school or plan to attend school, a conviction of this charge may be grounds for barring admission or expulsion if you are currently enrolled. Furthermore, a conviction in some cases will negatively affect your ability to receive financial aid. Attorneys at the Hale Law Firm are experts at getting MIPs dismissed. Please call us today to see how we can help you.
Minor Driving Under the Influence (MDUI)
A minor DUI is a very serious criminal offense. If you have been charged with a minor DUI, you are facing the possibility of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. You also face a license suspension of up to a year. Like an MIP conviction, a minor DUI on your record will have strong negative consequences on your ability to go to school and find employment in the long term. However, attorneys at the Hale Law Firm get these charges dismissed or reduced on a daily basis. Contact us now to see how we can help you.
Sincerely,
Matthew T. Hale
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972
Hit and Run
There are two categories of hit and run in the State of Washington: attended and unattended.
Attended
If you have been charged with Hit and Run/Attended it means you are being charged with colliding your vehicle with another vehicle and leaving the scene without providing the other driver/occupant with your insurance and contact information. Hit and Run Attended carries a maximum sentence of a year in jail, a $5,000 fine, and license suspension of one year. If the other party involved in the collision was injured, this charge can become a felony. However, there is a possibility of offering restitution to the other party involved and keeping the criminal charges off of your record. Call us today to see how we can assist you.
Unattended
Attended
If you have been charged with Hit and Run/Attended it means you are being charged with colliding your vehicle with another vehicle and leaving the scene without providing the other driver/occupant with your insurance and contact information. Hit and Run Attended carries a maximum sentence of a year in jail, a $5,000 fine, and license suspension of one year. If the other party involved in the collision was injured, this charge can become a felony. However, there is a possibility of offering restitution to the other party involved and keeping the criminal charges off of your record. Call us today to see how we can assist you.
Unattended
A charge of hit and run unattended means that you are being charged with colliding your vehicle into the unattended vehicle and/or property of another without leaving your contact information. This charge is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, there is a possibility of offering restitution to the other party involved and getting the criminal charges dismissed. Call us today to see how we can assist you.
Sincerely,
Matthew T. Hale
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972
Driving While License Suspended
Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) has three categories: DWLS 1, DWLS 2, and DWLS 3, with varying degrees of penalties.
DWLS 1
A charge of DWLS 1 means the Department of Licensing has classified you as a Habitual Traffic Offender. Being charged with DWLS 1 is significant because the charge carries a mandatory jail sentence upon conviction. This offense is punishable by up to one year in jail and a $5,000.00 fine. For a first conviction there is a mandatory minimum 10 days in jail, for the second the mandatory sentence is 90 days, and for the third conviction the mandatory jail sentence would be 180 days. DWLS will also suspend one's license beyond any current license revocation. You have the right to appeal the Habitual Traffic Offender automatic license suspension through a hearing with the Department of Licensing.
DWLS 2
A charge of DWLS 2 means that you were driving while on a suspension without eligibility of license reinstatement. DWLS 2 carries maximum penalty of up to a year in jail and $5,000 fine.
DWLS 3
A charge of DWLS 3 means that you were driving on a suspended license when you were eligible for license reinstatement. DWLS 3 carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
For more information on your DWLS charge, please call our office today for a free consultation.
Sincerely,
Matthew T. Hale
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972
Criminal Trespass
If you are being charged with criminal trespass, you are facing a maximum of 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. However, attorneys at the Hale Law Firm can arrange for restitution to the alleged victim in lieu of criminal charges being filed. This means that you can potentially keep the criminal charges off of your record, which will have positive long term implications for your future.
Call me today to learn more about how we can help your case.
Sincerely,
Matthew T. Hale
Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972
matthew@halelaw.com
Call me today to learn more about how we can help your case.
Sincerely,
Matthew T. Hale
Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972
matthew@halelaw.com
Burglary
More information coming soon.
Matthew T. Hale
206-622-9972
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Matthew T. Hale
206-622-9972
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Illegal Drugs
Attorneys at the Hale Law Firm have handled every type of drug crime. We handle cases in municipal and district court, like possession of small amounts of marijuana or paraphernalia. We also handle cases in superior court, like possession of larger amounts of drugs or possession with intent to sell or deliver. And finally, we have experience in handling federal drug charges, like large conspiracy cases and the importation of drugs from other countries. Please feel free to call us for a free consultation regarding any type of drug crime.
Personal Injury
The Hale Law Firm also specializes in personal injury cases. More information coming soon.
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