Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

Being charged with a crime can be very scary and confusing. Not only are there potential penalties such as fines, jail time and probation, but there are confusing court dates and paperwork that must be filed in order to handle your case effectively. It's important to have an experienced attorney who can guide you through this complicated system.

Felony charges are handled differently from other types of criminal matters. Felonies are the most serious type of criminal charges. Only crimes that are punishable by death or have terms of imprisonment for more than a year are classified as felonies. Our team has handled most types of felony cases, including assault, theft, robbery, forgery, drug and alcohol offenses, fish and wildlife cases, possession of stolen property, arson, and more.  

While misdemeanor charges are less serious than felonies, they can still have a lasting and dramatic impact on your life. These types of crimes can have penalties that involve jail, fines and probation. Charges such as DUI and Reckless Driving and even some Minor In Possession charges can negatively impact your driver's license. Even though marijuana is now legal in Washington, a person can still be charged for possession if they are under 21 or happen to be on the many acres of federal land that exist in the state. These charges are particularly bad for students, as they can impact their ability to receive federal financial aid. A person can be charged with DUI for smoking marijuana and driving, even if no alcohol is present. 

At the Law Offices of Aaron M. Lukoff & Associates, PLLC, we have successfully represented clients facing a variety of misdemeanors and felonies in many of the courts across the state of Washington.