What Is Seattle Harassment?

An aggressive and experienced team of Seattle harassment attorneys.

If you have been charged with Seattle harassment, you should know that you have been charged with a serious crime. You should also know that you have a number of options beyond simply accepting the charges, and speaking with an experienced and reputable Seattle harassment attorney can help you understand the charges against you and develop a winning defense.

Harassment is a repetitive and incessant behavior that disturbs or possibly threatens the victim. In Washington State, a person is considered to have committed harassment if he or she did any of the following:

Threatened injury to another person.
Threatened to damage the property of another person.
Forcibly and physically restrained or confined the person in any way.
Maliciously threatens any other act intended to harm another person or make that person feel unsafe.

The threats can be made by any communication medium, including the phone or the internet. The person who claims to be threatened must be in reasonable fear that he or she is in danger.

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I’ve Been Charged With Seattle Harassment – What Will Happen to Me?

Harassment is considered a very serious charge in Washington State, and harassment charges that have been assigned a domestic violence designation are taken even more seriously. Though usually charged as a gross misdemeanor, harassment may also be charged as a Class C Felony if the person was previously convicted for harassing the same person, harassing someone else who has taken a no-contact order or anti-harassment order out against the perpetrator, or if threats against the person’s life were made.

It’s important for any person charged with harassment to consult a Seattle harassment lawyer before attempting to explain the situation to law enforcement or even speaking with the police. As an accused person, the federal and Washington State constitution entitle you to certain legal rights – and consulting with a team of Seattle harassment attorneys ensures that your rights will be protected.

At Washington Criminal Attorneys, our knowledgeable and experienced team of Seattle harassment lawyers is prepared to assist you in any way possible with your case. We take a team approach, working together to help you understand the charges against you and build an appropriate defense for you.

Our Seattle harassment attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience working in Washington State, and we’re familiar with the actual judges and prosecutors who will be trying your case. Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive and effective legal services available to each of our clients without judgment.