Domestic Violence / Protection Order Violations / No Contact Order Violations / Assault

Washington Domestic Violence and Assault Defense

• Have you been charged with first, second, third or fourth degree assault?
• Have you been charges with a crime of domestic violence?
• Has someone obtained a restraining order against you?
• Have you been accused of violating a protection order?

The law firm of Feldman & Lee offers defense to individuals accused of assault and domestic violence, and those accused of violating a protection order. To speak with an experienced attorney about your defense in a free consultation, contact our firm by calling (877) 644-3319.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a unique crime because of the relationship between the defendant and victim. In order for a crime to be classified as domestic violence, the defendant and alleged victim have to be either roommates, blood relatives, married, or in a relationship.

More than other crimes, domestic violence often involves misunderstanding between two parties in a close relationship. However, the potential penalties for a conviction are severe: A one year intensive domestic violence batters treatment program that usually costs between $2,000 and $3,000; Loss of firearms rights; and possible jail time.

When the police visit a house after receiving a call reporting domestic violence, if they determine that an assault took place, they are required by Washington state law to arrest the primary aggressor.

Protection Order Violations / No Contact Order Violations

Protection orders and no-contact orders arrive in two different ways:

• Protection Oders arise at the request of the petitioner in a court of civil jurisdiction where he/she alleges harassment or imminent fear of harm from the respondent.
• A No Contact Order arises in a court of criminal jurisdiction where either (1) a judge prohibits all contact between the defendant and the alleged victim while the criminal case is pending or (2) a judge imposes a post conviction no contact order once a defendant either pleads guilty or is found guilty by a bench/jury trial.

Both protection orders and no contact orders restrict an individual from making contact with the protected party: No phone contact, no text messages, no third party contact, no physical contact closer than 100 yards from the protected party. Any violation of either a protection order or no contact order is punishable by up to one year in jail and up to $5,000 in fines.

If you have been charged with a protection order violation, there are ways we can do to develop your defense. Our experience allows us to come up with solid, results-driven solutions to our clients' legal problems. Contact us to find out more.

Four Classifications of Assault

In Washington, the crime of assault is classified into four levels, based on severity of injuries and force used in the assault:

• First degree assault – Class A Felony. Assault resulting in very serious injuries and bodily harm, including those produced by stabbing or a gun wound. Conviction results in 93-123 months in prison. Sentence is enhanced by 60 months if a firearm was used in the commission of the crime.
• Second degree assault – Class B Felony. Assault resulting in substantial injuries and bodily harm such as broken bones. Conviction results in a minimum 3-8 months in prison without any prior offenses.
• Third degree assault – Class C Felony. Assault resulting in non-debilitating injuries, such as those sustained by pushing and shoving.
• Fourth degree assault – Gross misdemeanor. Assault resulting in minor injuries. Conviction results in up to one year in jail, $5,000 in fines, and two years active probation.

Our law firm handles assault cases that involve

• Property damage, also known as malicious mischief
• Disorderly conduct
• Assaulting a police officer
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Domestic violence
• No contact order violations

Our attorneys have decades of collective experience defending clients charged with assault, abuse, domestic violence, and protection order violations. To discuss your case in a free consultation, contact our Lynnwood and Kent lawyers by calling (877) 644-3319.

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