Experienced Successful Affordable

Whatcom Criminal Defense
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Resources
    • books
    • bellingham-muni-court
    • whatcom-district-court
    • alcohol-drug-evaluation
    • driver-license
    • ignition-interlock-device
    • legal-terms
  • Criminal Defense
    • criminal-defense
    • bellingham
    • driving-crimes
    • assault
    • criminal-trespass
    • probation-violation
    • mip
    • theft
    • face-masks
    • felonies
  • DUI
    • dui
    • bellingham-dui
    • bui
    • deferred-prosecution
    • physical-control
    • marijuana-dui
    • minor-dui
  • More
    • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Resources
      • books
      • bellingham-muni-court
      • whatcom-district-court
      • alcohol-drug-evaluation
      • driver-license
      • ignition-interlock-device
      • legal-terms
    • Criminal Defense
      • criminal-defense
      • bellingham
      • driving-crimes
      • assault
      • criminal-trespass
      • probation-violation
      • mip
      • theft
      • face-masks
      • felonies
    • DUI
      • dui
      • bellingham-dui
      • bui
      • deferred-prosecution
      • physical-control
      • marijuana-dui
      • minor-dui
Whatcom Criminal Defense
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Resources
  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI

FELONY DEFENSE IN WHATCOM COUNTY

Whatcom County Felony Attorney

If you are being investigated for a felony crime in Whatcom County you need protection from a criminal defense attorney immediately.  While all criminal charges are serious and have potential life altering consequences, felony offenses have far greater impact on an individual’s life. Such penalties may include punishment in prison and the potential removal of Constitutional Rights, such as the right to possess a gun or even vote.


Retaining an attorney is critical to the process and protection of the accused in Whatcom County. There are times when the processing and charging of a felony takes time while investigations of the offense occur. If you believe you are in danger of being accused of committing a potential felony offense it is important to talk to a local Whatcom County criminal defense lawyer and seek representation as soon as possible.  Remember, an attorney’s job is to both fight for you and protect you during every phase.  Any delay may harm your defense later and put in jeopardy your future.


Felonies in Washington State are crimes that are punishable by imprisonment in state prison. Felonies are designated in three classes, A, B, or C. (RCW 9A.20.010).  The seriousness of the offense is determined by its class. Potential punishment depends on the level of seriousness of the crime and the offender’s score.  To determine the punishment it is critical to refer to the Washington State Sentencing Grid (RCW 9.94A.510).  Also refer to the Sentencing Grid below. 

  • All Theft charges are considered crimes of dishonesty and will harm future employment opportunities
  • All Theft cases will require restitution to the victim of the Theft
  • Felony Theft charges in Whatcom County may result in significant Jail
  • A Compromise of Misdemeanor will dismiss Theft in the Third Degree
  • Only hire and experienced Whatcom County Theft Attorney in Bellingham

Contact Us for Help

CLASS A FELONY

The most serious crimes in Washington State are called class A felonies. Class A felonies are punishable by up to life in prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both a fine and imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021, 10.95.020). 

Criminal Law Books by Attorney David N. Jolly

CLASS B FELONY

 A Class B felony conviction may result in a prison term of up to ten years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. (RCW 9A.20.021)

Theft of property (other than a firearm or motor vehicle) worth more than $5,000 is a class B felony.  

CLASS C FELONY

 A class C felony in Washington is punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. (RCW 9A.20.021)

Third degree assault of a child is a class C felony 

Washington State Felony Grid

Felony Chart (pdf)Download

Contact Us Now!

Law Firm of David N. Jolly

218 West Champion Street, Bellingham, Washington 98225, United States

(360) 734-3847

Email us for an Immediate Help

Cancel

Our Memberships

Felony lawyer bellingham whatcom county wa
Whatcom County felony defense attorney
Whatcom County Felony lawyer
Superior defense whatcom county
Top Felony defense whatcom county
Best Felony defense whatcom county

Whatcom Criminal Defense

Law Firm of David N. Jolly | 218 W. Champion Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 734-3874

Copyright © 2020 Law Firm of David N. Jolly - All Rights Reserved.