Facing accusations of any type of criminal or violent behavior can be overwhelming, especially if you know they are not true. Even if there is no validity to the claims made about you, it is important not to underestimate the potential impact that allegations of...
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Keep your alcohol consumption in check at holiday parties
With Christmas just around the corner, you may have a number of social events you are planning to attend. Like many other Washington residents, you may have work-related events to go to, family gatherings and activities with friends. At some, if not all, of those...
Washington assault charges come in varying degrees
Getting into a physical altercation or otherwise heated fight with another person can be a stressful situation. You likely did not start your evening with the intention of winding up in such a predicament, and when the situation began to escalate, you may have felt...
How will you know if you are getting a fair trial?
After your arrest for drug offenses, violent crimes, theft or other charges, you may have had many questions about the criminal process you were about to face. Whether your charges came from the prosecutor's recommendation or a grand jury indictment, you may now be...
Washington bail reform may offer hope to those facing charges
Following someone's arrest, it is not uncommon for that person to spend some time in jail before making a first appearance before a judge. This hearing, called an arraignment, is when the accused hears the charges prosecutors are filing and has the chance to enter a...
DUI laws continue to evolve and get tougher
When you were taking classes to get your driver's license, you may have had to sit through hours of lectures and videos about the dangers of drunk driving. This part of the driving school curriculum is relatively new and just one example of the efforts from special...
Did the police officer have probable cause to arrest you?
Perhaps you were driving to your destination minding your own business when the patrol car behind you turned on its lights and sirens warning you to pull over. You knew that you often drive mindlessly since you know the roads well, so you aren't sure what you did....
Did a police investigation result in you being a suspect?
Facing accusations of a crime can throw anyone's life off balance. You may wonder how you ended up in this situation and how authorities obtained supposed evidence that linked you with the crime. Typically, this information comes about during police...
Your future with a domestic violence charge
Your relationship with your spouse or partner has likely been tense for a while. Maybe you are even discussing divorce or accusations of infidelity have come up in one of your many arguments. Perhaps it was during one of those arguments that things got particularly...
Commercial drivers have more on the line with a DUI charge
Driving a commercial vehicle is how you and many other people earn a living. You may enjoy your job because it allows you to travel and get out on the open road, which are two activities that likely bring you happiness. Of course, as a commercial truck or bus driver,...