Puyallup, WA asked in Criminal Law for Washington

Q: From the state of WA, one of my best friends is getting charged with assault in the first degree on 3 counts and

Unlawful possession of a firearm. I need any type of help to hire a very good lawyer because he has 3 kids and is a great father and from what I know, when his situation accrued he got shot and so did his passenger leaving him paralyzed. He shot back and now he’s in pierce county and doesn’t know when he’ll be released. He is a good person and that place does not define him nor is a place for him. How should I go about this?

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Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • Licensed in Washington

A: What he is charged with and the facts concerning this matter is what is important. The fact that he is a good person and a father is probably not important to the case but a good factor. It comes down to facts and testimony and what the State can prove. He needs to hire an attorney. If you find one close to Pierce County is will be less expensive but with 3 counts of Assault 1 and unlawful possession of a firearm, (which says he shot back when he wasn't supposed to be armed with any firearm is bad. Good Luck

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