Assault & Battery Washington State
Understanding Assault in the Fourth Degree in Washington State: Penalties and Defenses
When tempers flare in everyday situations, a momentary lapse in judgment can quickly lead to an arrest for Assault in the Fourth Degree. Under Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.041, this is...
Why You Are Charged With Assault But Not Battery in Washington State
If you have been involved in a physical altercation in Washington State, you might be confused when you read your charging documents. In many other parts of the United States, 'ass...
Assaulting Protected Workers: Third-Degree Assault Charges in Washington State Explained
In most situations, a minor physical altercation involving no serious injuries would be charged as a gross misdemeanor in Washington State. However, the legal stakes change drastic...