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Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Washington — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Phone access promptly after booking.

Washington assault charges: simple assault is typically Gross misdemeanor up to 364 days; aggravated forms can reach up to life (1st-degree).

Washington criminal defendants have a right to appeal — but appeals are limited to legal errors preserved at trial, run on tight deadlines (often 30 days), and reverse only ~10% of cases.

Washington cyber-crime cases combine state computer-crime statutes with federal CFAA and other digital-crime laws. Federal prosecution is common for major cases.

Washington domestic violence charges combine an underlying assault/battery offense with state-specific DV enhancements. Mandatory arrest on probable cause.

Washington drug courts offer eligible defendants treatment-based alternatives to incarceration. Successful completion can result in dismissed charges or reduced sentences.

Washington drug law: cannabis is legal for adult recreational use.

Washington's record-clearing process is called vacating. Reasonable but selective — many offenses are eligible, but certain categories (violent, sex, DUI in some states) are usually excluded.

Washington federal criminal charges differ from state — federal sentencing guidelines, mandatory minimums, no parole, and 90%+ conviction rates. Specialized federal-experienced counsel essential.

Washington divides offenses into felonies (more serious) and misdemeanors (less serious). Class A, B, C felonies.

Washington concealed carry: Shall-issue. Open carry: Legal. Red flag (ERPO) law: Yes — Extreme Risk Protection Order.

Washington hate crime laws enhance penalties for offenses motivated by bias against protected categories: Race, color, religion, and others.