In addition to DUI, Mr. Gross handles other misdemeanor and felony matters:
MISDEMEANORS
- Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
- Hit & Run
- Reckless Driving
- 1st Degree Negligent Driving
- 4th Degree Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Harassment
- Telephone Harassment
- Reckless Endangerment
- Criminal Trespass
- Possession of Marijuana (less than 40 grams)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Unlawful Display of Weapons
- Possession of a Concealed Weapon
- Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
- Minor in Possession of Alcohol
- Furnishing a Minor With Alcohol
- 3rd Degree Theft
- 3rd Degree Malicious Mischief
- 2nd Degree Vehicle Prowling
- Disorderly Conduct
- Public Intoxication
- Obstruction of Justice
- False Reporting
FELONIES
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Arson
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Assault
- Felony Harassment
- 1st Degree Theft
- 1st Degree Malicious Mischief
- Felony Eluding
- 1st Degree Vehicle Prowling
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- VUCSA:
- Possesion of Marijuana (over 40 grams)
- Possession of Controlled Substances
- Delivery of Controlled Substances
- Manufacture of Controlled Substances
Simple misdemeanors are criminal offenses with a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. Gross misdemeanors are crimes punishable up to one year in jail. Felonies are punishable by incarceration in state prison in excess of 1 year. Since 2001, Mr. Gross has been involved in the defense of persons accused of crimes. Interning at the Defender Association in Seattle and the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office prepared Mr. Gross to handle misdemeanors and felonies at the trial level. Working at the Washington Appellate Project prepared him to handle complex legal issues in Washington appellate courts regarding search and seizure, sentencing, double jeopardy, due process, and the right of the accused to confront witnesses who testify against them.
If you have been charged with a crime, your first objective is most likely to be released either on bail or on personal recognizance (PR). The first court appearance is usually an arraignment where the defendant is formally read the charges and enters a plea. It is possible to plead guilty and have the case disposed of at the arraignment in misdemeanor cases, but this is not advisable, as the defense attorney has not yet had the opportunity to review all of the evidence.
At the arraignment, a pretrial hearing date will be set. At the pretrial hearing, the defense attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor to have the charges reduced or dismissed. If the defense attorney secures a satisfactory deal, the case can be disposed of at this hearing. If an agreement cannot be reached, a motions hearing date will be set. At this hearing, motions will be made to exclude or limit evidence prior to trial. A readiness hearing will then be set. If substantial evidence is excluded at the motions hearing, the prosecutor may want to renegotiate or dismiss the case. If not, a readiness hearing will be set where both sides confirm that they are ready to move forward and go to trial. Finally, a trial date will be set.
It is almost always a bad idea for a person to represent his or herself in a criminal case. A trained attorney who is skilled in trial advocacy and possesses the requisite knowledge of criminal statutes, city ordinances, local court rules, the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, and sentencing should be representing the accused at all stages of a criminal case. If you are being charged with a crime in the state of Washington, please feel free to call us at (206) 618-1629 to schedule an appointment.