Asked in Criminal Law for Washington

Q: Being charged with uttering threats to a police officer resisting arrest and mischief. Am I looking at jail time?

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David Nelson Jolly
David Nelson Jolly
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • Licensed in Washington

A: Every criminal charge in the State of Washington has the possibility of jail time. Typically the maximum penalties are either 90 days (for a misdemeanor) or 364 days of jail (for a gross misdemeanor). However, not all crimes have mandatory jail so it is conceivable that you may not receive any jail depending on the exact type of threat allegedly made and your criminal history. With a case such as yours it is best to contact a local criminal attorney to discuss. Good luck.

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