Just because a county prosecutor may choose to not file a criminal charge doesn’t mean you are “out of the woods”. Just ask former Seattle Seahawk, Leroy Hill. On Wednesday the King County Prosecuting Attorney announced that there was insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hill with a felony after he was arrested in January on allegations of domestic violence. The case will now be assessed by the Issaquah City Prosecutor for misdemeanor domestic violence charges. If charged and convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence, Mr. Hill would face 364 days in jail, a fine of $5,000 and probationary supervision for up to two years. Undoubtedly, Mr. Hill would also be required to partake in domestic violence batterer’s treatment.
Domestic violence allegations in Washington State are extremely serious, and can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone charged with domestic violence in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle domestic violence defense lawyer. The Seattle criminal attorneys that make up the criminal defense team of SQ Attorneys are highly qualified and reputable Seattle domestic violence defense lawyers that are dedicated to providing top notch, aggressive representation for those arrested for domestic violence in Western Washington. The team creates success by working with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office to ensure that all facts and circumstances related to the criminal allegations are considered in creating the fairest, most equitable and just resolution possible in light of all the surrounding circumstances.