As the Occupy Wall Street movement expands across the country, many "occupiers" and protesters are becoming restless as the days move forward.
For those in Seattle, the camp is located in Seattle Central Community College, which may soon be taken away due to multiple criminal charges.
Those involved with the protest, according to sources, have been noted to be involved in vandalism, illegal drug use and other types of crime.
One of the protesters' main goals is to remain present and in the public's range of visibility; they just want to be seen and heard.
Unfortunately, many have been warned multiple times and even cited for the illegal activity that they have been engaging in while on the campus.
Students at the campus are beginning to get frustrated, believing that the campers are acting disrespectfully by violating the law. Another idea is that many people are using this space as simply a shelter, and do not fully understand or support the movement.
Despite the reason for the criminal activity, it may be harming the movement and the futures of these people. Facing criminal charges can be extremely difficult, even if it is due to protesting for something that you believe in.
If you have been charged with any type of criminal offense, including criminal trespassing,
drug possession,
malicious mischief,
burglary or even
resisting arrest, you will need to talk to a
Seattle criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. These types of charges can result in lifelong consequences and pose a serious threat to your future.
Being convicted of a crime such as this will look bad on a future resume for a job, resulting in the inability to regain employment and have a stable income.
At Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, PLLC, we take these types of criminal cases very seriously and provide high quality defense for all defendants.
For more information, contact a Seattle criminal defense attorney at our office today.