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...
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...
Being convicted -- or simply accused -- of a crime can seriously damage a person's professional reputation. This is particularly for school teachers. One Washington woman found this out under difficult circumstances: She was accused of sexual misconduct with two...
In Washington, people can be charged with a felony for driving under the influence alcohol if they have four or more similar offenses on their record within the previous 10 years. Although any drunk driving conviction carries serious consequences, the stakes are...
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...
When a person is convicted of a sex crime, he or she will likely have to register as a sex offender. In Washington, those whose crimes are classified as "level two" or "level three" sex offenses typically face especially harsh penalties. As it currently stands, "level...
Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been on the fast track to a professional football career ever since he began turning heads as a player for the University of Washington. The gifted athlete acknowledges that his life's trajectory could have been permanently altered when he...
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...
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...
In 2012, Washington voters took an unprecedented step: They approved a ballot measure that allowed recreational marijuana use. On the same day, Colorado residents approved a similar provision. Since that time, both states have established regulations for a newly...