Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

My son is 22 years old and was arrested and charged with assault 4.

What is the worst that could happen to him? He was convicted of Neg 1 in this year. No other criminal record.


Asked on 9/20/09, 3:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

The maximum sentence is one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. His lack of history should make his potential sentence substantially less but depends on the nature of the alleged assault.

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Answered on 9/25/09, 7:29 pm


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