A domestic violence conviction carries serious consequences in Washington, including potential restrictions on your right to own or possess firearms. While the law aims to protect victims and prevent future violence, the regulations surrounding firearm ownership after...
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Can you have a loaded gun inside your home if you live with children?
Generally, you may possess a loaded firearm in your home, provided you are a law-abiding citizen and comply with local gun laws. However, the presence of children in your home introduces additional concerns and responsibilities. "Safe storage" laws Many states have...
Fresh start, full rights: Restoring your gun ownership in Port Orchard
Life throws curveballs, and sometimes, those curveballs can result in the loss of a cherished right: gun ownership. But here in Port Orchard, there is a path to reclaiming that right. For many, exercising Second Amendment rights is a fundamental part of their identity...
Can I restore my firearm rights if I have a felony?
If you have a felony conviction in Washington state, there are specific legal requirements you must meet to regain your right to own a firearm. Pending criminal charges If you currently face charges for any crime anywhere in the country, you cannot restore your rights...
WA Supreme Court ruling may void prior drug possession felonies
A recent ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court may have a huge impact on the lives of individuals with previous drug possession convictions. In the case of State v. Blake, the court determined that WA’s then-current drug possession statute (RCW 69.50.4013) was...
State law requires mandatory arrest for domestic violence
Most couples have their squabbles. You and your spouse may have had your fair share of disagreements over the years, but you typically are able to work them out in due time. However, if any of your arguments become heated, a misunderstanding could result in someone...
Remain calm and polite when pulled over by a police officer
Nothing can ruin a person's day quite like getting pulled over by a police officer. This ordeal can happen to anyone for a variety of reasons, but in some cases, a simple traffic stop for going slightly over the speed limit could result in an investigation into other...
Do eyewitnesses make for an open and shut case?
If the police have charged you with a crime, you understandably have concerns about how the charges will affect your future. Despite being in handcuffs, you maintain your innocence and want to defend against the allegations as well as possible. However, officers may...
Is it possible for officers to make an illegal arrest?
Getting arrested is often the first step in a long and difficult journey of maintaining one's innocence. You undoubtedly did not expect to find yourself in handcuffs, but now that it has happened, you likely have an uncountable number of questions about what happened...
Details to remember after a DUI arrest
If a police officer pulled you over one night, you may have suspected that you had a taillight out or maybe drove a little over the speed limit without realizing it. When the officer approached your vehicle, you likely remained calm and did your best to treat the...