Criminal Defense

Perhaps your partner has decided to end your relationship and seeks to restrict your ability to spend time with your child. You have received a notice of a hearing concerning the restraining order. You have no idea what this includes, and you wonder if it is possible...

People facing a charge for domestic violence should not rely on what they think is common knowledge about this area of the law. There are a lot of widespread myths about domestic violence. Placing too much reliance on falsehoods about criminal charges could prevent...

A DUI arrest can result in several serious hardships and long-term consequences. Washington’s penalties for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol can involve hefty fines, license suspension, and jail time. Even if you do not have a strong defense to support...

If you face a pending substance-related charge such as driving under the influence in Kitsap County, you may qualify for the drug court treatment program. Participants must be willing to meet the requirements of this court-supervised route to treatment for substance...

A misdemeanor or felony conviction can set up roadblocks on the path to a satisfying and productive future. However, if you are eligible for expungement, that blot on your record can disappear. Understanding eligibility Though requirements differ from state to state,...

Things may not have been going well between you and your spouse, and you may have anticipated a long and combative divorce. However, when police arrived to enforce a protective order against you, you were probably shocked and confused. A protective order may have a...

An off-duty police officer has been accused of assaulting a fellow officer on the night of Feb. 7, according to local news sources. Washington police have reported that the 23-year-old officer has been charged with simple assault on a police officer, a misdemeanor. He...

A Walla Walla man has apparently been arrested after allegedly threatening the lives of several people, including one family member. Washington police became involved in a standoff with the man on the night of Jan. 5. The 29-year-old is facing felony charges related...

A man who was apparently wrongly released from prison due to a software error is facing criminal charges with regard to a motor vehicle accident that occurred about three months after his early release, according to local law enforcement. The Washington state prisoner...

A man arrested for speeding is also facing serious charges with regard to an earlier crime, according to local sources. Washington State Police arrested the 35-year-old man on charges of reckless driving and resisting arrest, but it appears the man is also a...