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Washington v. LH – Assault in the Fourth Degree – April 2013
Washington v. KL – Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession – April 2013
Washington v. DR – Theft in the Second Degree & Trafficking Stolen Property in the First Degree – January 2013
JS v. WA DOL – Driving Under The Influence (DUI) – July 2013
DK vs. WA DOL – Driving Under The Influence (DUI) – January 2013
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I am a skilled Vancouver DUI and DWI defense attorney who can protect your rights and help you avoid the consequences of a drunk driving arrest. Read More
If a young person in your family has been charged with or is being investigated for a juvenile crime, I am dedicated to protecting them and their future opportunities. Read More
With a conviction for any drug offense, the consequences are severe. If you are facing a serious drug crime in state or federal courts, let me do the talking for you. Read More
Being arrested for domestic violence can devastate your life. An emotional situation can lead to prosecution even if the alleged victim withdraws charges. I can help. Read More
By Matt Hoff
Last month, the United States Supreme Court held in a 7-2 opinion that the government is required to demonstrate a defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm (a) possessed a firearm and … Read More...
By Matt Hoff
Washington’s criminal sentencing laws have remained the same since 1981. However, it appears that may change in the foreseeable future. Yes, the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981 with the … Read More...
These case histories are a brief sample of cases handled by Attorney Matthew R. Hoff in 2012-15 and their ultimate outcome. Please be aware cases can vary from each other on specific factual and legal circumstances. Attorney makes no representation your case will lead to the same results indicated … Read More...
Matthew R. Hoff is a Clark County, Washington criminal defense attorney located in the Arnada neighborhood of Vancouver. If you are reading my profile, chances are you or someone you know is facing a misdemeanor or felony charge. For over 10 years, I have been representing clients staring at DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Property, Drug and Sex Offense accusations. Also over the years, I have been presented with opportunities to diversify my practice. Explore new areas of the law. But I remained steadfast. A “true believer”. Committed to the cause, if you will. I realize what a profound impact a criminal charge can have on a person’s life. So I push up my sleeves. Fight the good fight. And cultivate a practice focusing almost exclusively on criminal defense. Stubborn? Maybe. But the legal system needs folks like me. Folks who are dedicated to defending the rights of the accused. Without judgment, reservation, or trepidation. Read More…
Q: What kind of sentence is my son facing?: My son is 18 years old and charged with robbery 1. He didnt have a weapon.he assaulted tbe guy.he didnt take anything from the guy.he has no past criminal history.
A: Matthew’s answer: Your question is under the practice area of "juvenile" defense. However, based on your son's age (18), his matter would be tried as an adult in superior court. Assuming your son is being tried as an adult and he has no criminal history and his case does not involve a deadly weapon his prison range under Washington State SRA is 31-41 months, if convicted of Robbery in the First Degree.
Q: Is it possible for someone to have a restraining order or even be arrested for assault if no marks are visible?: I had a woman prevent me from getting out of a chair while I was holding my four- day- old son. She had leaned on the arms of the chair and using her obesity as a wall, prevented me from getting by her or to even push her arms away from my son and I. She wanted to touch him and I told her to keep her hands off my son. She touched him anyway. She had on excessively long fake nails and was rubbing her hands on my son's head, cheeks, arms, and hands. I was very clear in expressing that I did not want her touching my son.
A: Matthew’s answer: Short Answer: Yes. In the State of Washington a person can be arrested for assault or charged with assault even if no injury occurred. The apprehension of harmful or offensive contact is enough to make a prima facie showing of assault. Take for example, person A throwing a punch at person B. Person B ducks and dodges the punch. Person A can still be charged with assault despite the fact the punch missed the intended target because person B was in apprehension of harmful or offensive contact. In the scenario you describe, contact actually occurred. The issue is whether the contact was harmful or offensive. Bare in mind when it comes to assault cases, 'a couching is offensive if the touching would offend an ordinary person who is not unduly sensitive.
Q: I was charged 2yrs ago with a felony dv.the charges was dropped but it stills show on my background checks how do i get it off: I was charged 2yrs ago with a felony dv.the charges was dropped but it stills show on my background checks how do i get it off felony dv threats was the charge.the charges was dropped and i never saw a judge.i have no prior felonies.there was a 2yr standing where if later if the da wanted or the accuser wanted to could bring the charges up its been 3yrs and the charge still shows on my records. is there anyway to exponage it or remove it
A: Matthew’s answer: Take a look at RCW 10.97.060 Re Deletion of Non-Conviction Data
A Private Investigator May Help Build a Strong Case in your Defense. With the support of professional private detectives and investigators, our firm will undertake a probing, detailed investigation on behalf of our clients. … Read More
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