Felony Defense Lawyer in Tacoma

Serving Pierce County & the Surrounding Communities

Being convicted of a felony is a serious matter that can have lasting consequences on your ability to find a job, travel internationally, and much more. The legal system views felonies as serious offenses which can result in fines, jail time, and other consequences. Our team at Daryl Graves Law, PLLC can provide the legal assistance you will need to fight your felony charge. As a proud member of the Washington State Association for Justice, our Tacoma criminal defense attorney has extensive knowledge in felony defense cases.

Felonies include offenses such as:

• Rape
• Armed robbery
• Burglary
• Distribution or sales of illegal drugs

Felony Cases Vary in Seriousness

Felonies are grouped into three classes: Class A, Class B, and Class C. Class A felonies are deemed the most serious and can include life sentences and fines up to $50,000. Class B felonies are punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $20,000. Class C felonies carry fines up to $10,000 and prison sentences up to 5 years.

Felony crimes are furthermore classified into 15 levels of seriousness in a complicated system. And when it comes time to sentencing, judges use a series of reports to determine the severity of the sentence.

Information that is taken into consideration when sentencing includes:

• Criminal background
• Family and employment history
• Psychological assessments
• Statements from parties involved
• And much more

We Are Experienced & Knowledgeable

When it comes to felonies, our criminal defense attorneys have the experience to give you personalized strategies for the best possible outcome. We combine over 40 years of experience with cutting-edge research to help you get the justice that you deserve, and we are available to you 24 hours a day!