Many people fear the moment when an argument gets out of control and their partner suddenly becomes violent. They might try to hurt you or use a weapon and the only way to stop them is to use self-defense. Even if you acted out of self-defense you can still get...
Think twice about getting in your car while under the influence of drugs because you can get a drugged driving charge by simply sitting in the front seat. Driving under the influence of drugs is punishable with a DUI; but did you know that you can get a DUI without...
Domestic violence is a very sensitive subject in America. To be sure, surveys suggest the problem is widespread. But that doesn't mean cases resulting from ordinary arguments are the same as those involving intentional acts of harm. Given this distinction, can the...
A conviction for aggravated DUI can lead to the loss of driving privileges, serious fines and even jail time. Along with these severe penalties, an aggravated DUI offense can potentially damage your reputation and harm your career.In Washington, aggravating factors...
Gun laws in the U.S. are both complicated and controversial. Given all the storms and stresses of recent years, anxiety about further federal restrictions on legal gun ownership is understandable. To be sure, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in favor of...
For drunk driving, the .08 blood-alcohol standard for intoxication has been adopted in every state. For drugged driving, however, the question of what constitutes illegal impairment depends on the state and on the substance. In about a dozen states, drugged driving is...
The term "domestic violence" is sometimes used as a synonym for assault or abuse. But it's also a legal term, with a precise definition under Washington law. The legal definition of domestic violence actually includes several different forms of conduct. What types of...
Washington State has a very detailed law on the restoration of the right to possess a firearm after those rights are post following certain criminal convictions. If you are concerned about getting your gun rights pack, it's important to know how these details apply to...
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 running back for the Washington State University football team is in hot water after being arrested on the morning of Jan. 17, according to local sources. Jamal Morrow was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. He now faces DUI charges. He was...