Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney John Taylor Hicks Practice Areas and
Legal Definitions

Washington laws and procedures related to criminal defense are complicated and require a skilled criminal defense lawyer to properly navigate through the process. Attorney John Taylor Hicks fights for the rights of alleged criminal offenders in the city of Seattle and throughout the State of Washington. Attorney Hicks delivers personalized attention to its clients by keeping case information detailed and accessible and provides legal solutions related to the following matters:

Criminal Defense:

Individuals found to violate a criminal law whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury are subject to fines, imprisonment, probation and community service, among other penalties. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. Seattle criminal defense Attorney John Taylor Hicks will navigate you through this complicated legal process.

Serious Felony Crimes:

Felony crimes involve drug and narcotics charges, arson, burglary, armed robbery, murder and/or attempted murder, rape and/or sexual assault, kidnapping and assault and battery. A felony conviction is a serious matter that can result in a substantial state prison sentence and the potential loss of certain privileges and Constitutional rights of U.S. citizenship, such as the right to possess a firearm or the right to vote.

Domestic Violence:

Domestic violence is any physical, emotional, sexual or other violence that takes place between people who may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay or lesbian; or living together, separated or dating. Domestic violence can be criminal and include physical assault: hitting, pushing and shoving, etc.; sexual abuse: unwanted or forced sexual activity; and stalking. For more information, please contact Seattle domestic violence Attorney John Taylor Hicks.

Drug and Narcotic Crimes:

Drug and narcotic offenses can range from misdemeanors with light sentences to felonies that carry a life sentence. In some situations, a conviction could result in deportation. Drug offenses also include a wide variety of drug-related activities, including possession, distribution, cultivation, manufacturing and delivery.

Drunk Driving:

There are many technical requirements for a valid investigation of a drunk driving charge. The Washington legislature continually tries to make tougher laws about drunk driving. Therefore it is necessary for a skilled lawyer to look carefully at each technical aspect of the case in order to make sure that the police follow the law and required procedures.

It is amazing how much information can be obtained by an industrious attorney who is willing to give your case the attention it deserves. Until every aspect of your case is carefully reviewed, it is not possible to accurately determine how strong your defenses are. Many attorneys simply rely on a police report from a biased police officer to assess the case. You will not know what a skilled trial lawyer can do for you unless you have one working for you.

There are a number of reasons why you may want to employ scientific experts to testify in your case. Washington DUI Attorney John Taylor Hicks maintains working relationships with qualified experts who can testify to the important aspects of your case, such as the validity of the sobriety test, interaction of various substances with alcohol in the blood stream, technical shortfalls with the breath test, etc.

White Collar Crimes:

High-tech professionals, corporate executives and clergy who are criminally charged for offenses such as corporate theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery, hacking, fraud, tax evasion, or bad checks are often referred to as "white collar" offenders and are prosecuted for white collar crimes. In some cases, first-time offenders are convicted and sent to prison, even with no prior criminal history.

If you or someone you know in Seattle, or throughout the State of Washington, needs the legal counsel or assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, please contact John Taylor Hicks today at 866-627-8027, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free initial consultation.

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