Kent Felony Lawyer

Kent Felony Attorney

Just outside the Seattle metro area, Kent, Washington, is no stranger to felony crimes. The second Superior Court for King County is located in Kent, Washington. Individuals may find themselves charged with Driving Under the Influence for a simple mistake along Washington State Route 167 or assault arising from a misunderstanding at Kent Station Shopping Center. Felony charges are serious and can have substantial consequences and having a Kent felony lawyer on your side to help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights is crucial. 

ARK Law: Your Compassionate Legal Representation 

At ARK Law, we approach every case from two angles: the factual and legal challenges of the case and our desire to tell your story. Our team is especially passionate about helping juveniles and individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 who may be struggling under the weight of a felony charge. We understand how even a simple mistake or misunderstanding can lead to a lifetime behind bars, and we want to do everything in our power to keep that from happening. 

Defining Felonies in Kent, WA 

In Washington, felony penalties are categorized into several different classes based on their severity. These classes include: 

Class A felonies. These are the most severe felony crimes in Kent and can carry the most severe penalties if an individual is convicted. Charges can include murder, kidnapping, and assault in the first degree.

Class B felonies. While not as severe as Class A crimes, these charges should be taken no less seriously and include crimes of residential burglary, theft in the first degree, or assault in the second degree.

Class B felonies can still be strike offenses that open a person up to life in prison in the future, which is why it is so vital you hire a Kent felony attorney.

Class C felonies. While these charges often carry the lightest penalties in felony cases, the consequences that may arise from a conviction can still have severe impacts on your future. Charges can include those for possession of a controlled substance, like heroin or fentanyl, perjury, theft in the second degree or assault in the third degree.

Sentencing for Kent Felony Cases 

Apart from legal penalties like jail time and fines, individuals convicted of a felony in Kent may also face a 30% unemployment rate when reintegrating into society as well as issues with obtaining housing and access to services. When convicted, your sentence may be determined by three factors and their involvement in your case. These factors include: 

• Offense classification. Based on the classification of the offense such as serious violent, violent, non-violent, sex offense, and crimes against persons in cases where extreme violence or cruelty was used, the seriousness of the crime may determine the penalties you face. The felony Class of A, B, or C will also impact the seriousness of the offense and where the sentencing options begin. 

• Criminal history. If you have past criminal convictions, they will be counted as points and might increase the sentence you receive. An experienced felony lawyer knows the scoring guidelines well and can use them to your advantage to minimize the potential sentencing range you are facing.   

• Presence of aggravating or mitigating factors. A Judge can impose a sentence above or below the standard sentencing range if aggravating or mitigating factors are found to be present. Aggravating factors can include the use of a weapon during the crime, the vulnerability of the victim, or the presence of multiple victims. Mitigating factors, which ARK Law is particularly passionate about and experienced in arguing, can include characteristics of youthfulness, committing the crime under duress, coercion or threat, or continued physical or sexual abuse by the alleged victim before the crime occurred.  

Hire a Felony Lawyer Today by Contacting ARK Law 

If you have been charged with a felony in Kent, Washington, you have come to the right place. With years of experience as a King County criminal defense attorney and appointments as a public defender for juveniles in King County, attorney Andrea Kim is now ready to turn her time and attention to your felony case. By telling your story and giving voice to your rights as a human being, our firm is ready to resolve your case in the most favorable way possible up to and including fighting beside you through a jury trial. Contact our offices today for more information.