A person is guilty of Criminal Harassment in Washington State if they knowingly threaten to:
- Cause bodily injury to another person.
- Cause physical damage to the property belonging to another person.
- Subject another person to physical confinement or restraint.
- Maliciously do any other act intended to substantially harm another person's physical or mental health or safety.
These threats must place the other person in reasonable fear that they will be acted out.
It is important to understand that if you have a previous conviction for harassment, or the allegation of harassment includes a threat to kill another person, the charge is a Class C Felony with potential long prison sentences and hefty fines.
The criminal defense attorneys that make up the criminal defense team at SQ Attorneys is a very skilled and experienced team dedicated to providing effective, aggressive representation for those charged with harassment in Western Washington. The team creates success by not only working with alleged victims to develop a relationship and encourage positive communication, but the team also works with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office to ensure that all facts and circumstances related to the allegations are considered in creating an equitable and fair resolution.
