An 18-year-old Washington man who was facing attempted murder charges has been found not mentally competent to stand trial. The prosecutor has further reduced his criminal charges in light of the fact that he is allegedly suffering from a mental disorder. According to...
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Washington man can’t be held on criminal charges for shooting
Last year, an elementary student took a loaded gun to school. Unfortunately, the boy dropped the bag in which the firearm had been placed, and it accidentally discharged. Another child was hurt seriously in the incident. Washington police initially filed criminal...
Washington college student facing criminal charges for threats
This past spring, a disturbed young man decided to strike back at random women for perceived slights he had suffered in life. While there may never be an opportunity to discover why the man felt compelled to act as he did, Federal authorities have now arrested a...
Washington woman and father face criminal charges in heist
Police in Washington have arrested and charged a woman and her father for allegedly entering a private corporate store without authorization and removing thousands of dollars worth of Microsoft goods. These two employees are facing criminal charges for this alleged...
Warrantless search the subject of U.S. Supreme Court case
The fact that a criminal case recently made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court demonstrates how complex this area of law can become. The matter that made its way to the court concerned a warrantless search conducted at a home. While individual objected to this search...
Problem with police witnesses who may not be credible
The credibility of a number of police officers in Seattle has been put to question and this has resulted in many of them being relieved of their duties. One major concern was the failure of certain officers to not provide evidence that could have proved...
Washington teen with mental illness charged as adult for murder
A 16-year-old boy from Washington is up against a number of challenges, both legally and personally. Law enforcement officials have charged the teen with for premeditated murder. Rather than handling the charges in juvenile court, the teen is currently being treated...
Washington teen enters not guilty plea for alleged threat
Threats of violence in school are always taken very seriously. Even when a student makes an off-hand remark or a comment in the heat of the moment, it could result in very serious consequences. As a result, a young person could face years of legal challenges if they...
Washington man may explore criminal defense options after charges
Serious charges can also come with serious penalties if an accused person is convicted of allegations leveled against them. Fortunately, individuals have rights that allow them to be formally charged in court and have the ability to present a criminal defense if they...
What qualifies as self-incrimination?
The criminal justice system in the United States is founded on a number of legal principles. Many of these principles are designed to maintain fairness and impartiality during trials, and are strengthened by the legal rights designated for defendants. Without these...