Violent Criminal Offenses

Being charged with a violent crime can cause a great deal of emotional hardship in your life. You may be experiencing a variety of emotions such as fear, anxiety, uncertainty regarding the future, embarrassment, and many other emotions if you have been arrested and charged with this crime.

The Law Office of Steve Graham can provide you with the criminal defense representation that you need in order to fight for a favorable outcome in a violent crime charge.

This firm can defend you in any of the following situations:

• Kidnapping / False Imprisonment - There are several possible elements that must be present in order for a situation to be considered kidnapping. Intentional abduction with the intent to hold a person for ransom, to facilitate a felony, to inflict injury or emotional distress, or to interfere with a government function is considered kidnapping.
• Murder / Manslaughter Being charged with murder can cause severe difficulties in your life. The elements that must be present for a situation to be classified as murder are as follows: the intentional killing of another with malice aforethought. There are also other circumstances such as the commission of a felony where death occurred that can be considered murder.
• Vehicular Homicide / Vehicular Assault - Vehicular homicide is a very serious issue that can occur when driving under the influence of alcohol. If you are operating while intoxicated and you cause an accident that results in the death of another, then you will be charged with vehicular homicide. Our firm also has experience with Watercraft Homicide charges.
• Arson - If you are charged with the crime of arson, then you could face extremely severe charges and penalties for conviction. This is the crime of intentionally setting fire to a building, or other area that causes significant damage and / or endangers the life of another.
• Drive-By Shooting - A drive-by shooting is a serious offense that is often charged as a Class B felony and can carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison for a conviction. It is vitally important that you have skilled representation on your side if you have been arrested and charged with this crime.
• Assault - The crime of causing fear of imminent bodily injury on another or harmful or offensive touching is known as the crime of assault and can result in severe criminal penalties for conviction. It is important that you have a strong defense of your case if you have been charged with this crime.
• Sexual Assault - An allegation of rape is one of the most serious matters in the American criminal justice system. Many such offenses are brought against men with no criminal history. Individuals rely on zealous attorneys who bring the truth to light in front of a jury of the their peers. Our office also assists with defending failure to register charges.
• Criminal Harassment - Criminal harassment can include various actions such as stalking, excessive contact at unreasonable hours, and many other actions. You could suffer serious penalties if you are arrested and charged with this crime.
• Reckless Endangerment - This offense is broadly defined and often levied by a prosecutor when no other legal offense would fit particular factual occasion. It is a gross misdemeanor and can be filed in both district and superior court depending on whether it is coupled with another offense.

Defending the Residents of Spokane, Washington

This firm understands the severity of the situation that you are facing, and you can rest assured that you will receive the personal attention that you need in this case. With more than 20 years of experience in defending the residents of Spokane, Washington, as well as years of experience as a prosecuting attorney, Mr. Graham can provide you with a defense of your case fueled by experience matched by few other firms. Reach out today to speak to a criminal defense lawyer.