Criminal law is enforced primarily at the state level. While the types of conduct criminalized don't vary too much from state to state, how these laws are enforced often does.
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Washington criminal laws include provisions for violent crimes such as assault and battery, robbery, sexual assault, and the various types of homicide (from manslaughter to first-degree murder). Newer laws establish tough penalties for crimes such as identity theft, computer crimes, and other modern-day forms of fraud. The following articles will help you make sense of Washington criminal laws. Speak with a Washington criminal defense attorney if you have additional questions.