Steve Graham is a defense lawyer with an 86% "NOT GUILTY" Rate in criminal jury trials. Steve Graham was rated one of Spokane's top five criminal lawyers by the magazine Spokane - Couer d'Alene Living.
The statutes pertaining to fish and wildlife violations are some of the most complex laws in the State of Washington. Even hunters trying their best to comply with the law can get charged with a fish and wildlife crime. The statutes in question can confuse even criminal defense lawyers, prosecuting attorneys and judges. Hunting charges can lead to fines and even jail time. Convictions can also lead to revocations of hunting privileges. It is important to have a criminal defense lawyer with experience on fish and wildlife cases. Attorney Graham has that experience. Mr. Graham has done numerous felony and misdemeanor criminal jury trials for charges pertaining to bear, cougars, and deer.
Fish and Game Charges
In Washington, fish and wildlife agents will issue tickets or citations for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charges such as Unlawful Hunting of Big Game in the Second Degree, or Spotlighting Big Game in the Second Degree. While these tickets look much like an infraction, these charges are criminal offenses. Felony charges include Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish, or Wildlife in the First Degree, or Unlawful Taking of Endangered Fish And Wildlife in the First Degree. These felony charges are served by a complaint or “information” written and drafted by the prosecuting attorney.
If you are accused of a hunting offense as mentioned above, or charged with any other offense related to closed season, closed area, possessing over the legal limits of fish or wildlife, killing of protected and endangered fish or wildlife, call Mr. Graham for a free consultation.
Call (509) 252-9167.
Areas where Mr. Graham practices: The Superior and District Courts of Spokane County, WA; Stevens County; Colville WA; Okanogan County; Ferry County; Republic WA; Lincoln County; Davenport WA, Cheney WA; Ephrata WA; Grant County; Moses Lake; Adams County; Ritzville WA; Pullman WA, Colfax WA, Whitman County, Newport, WA, Pend Orielle County, Nespelem and Colville Tribal Court.