A bill that would have lowered the legal limit on blood alcohol concentration from .08 to .05. Continue Reading »

Can I Expunge My DUI?

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous. It’s also a crime that states take very seriously. Having a criminal conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) will impact your life for years. In addition to paying thousands of dollars in fines and fees, you face driver’s license suspension, ignition interlock device requirements,… Continue Reading »

Authority to Lie?

House Bill 1062 aims to make defendant’s statements inadmissible in court if police use deceptive tactics during interrogations to get those statements. Continue Reading »

What Are Open Container Laws?

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious offense in every state. State legislatures are enacting more strict DUI laws. They aim to help prevent serious injuries and death from drugged and drunk driving. Part of these laws also deal with open alcohol containers and cannabis vessels in a vehicle. When enforced, states… Continue Reading »

Is HB1994 Viable?

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House Bill 1994, if passed, would permit judges to set conditions in lower-level cases (like minor drug possession and criminal tresspass) that won’t include jail but instead would allow for treatment and possible dismissal if the person substantially complied with the terms of the program. Continue Reading »

What is Statute of Limitations?

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Every state imposes time limits for prosecutors to file criminal charges against defendants, to preserve evidence (both witnesses and physical evidence), and ensure an efficient judicial process. Time limits, or “statutes of limitation,” apply to all crimes, both misdemeanors and felonies. Generally speaking, the time period begins to run on the date when a crime is alleged to… Continue Reading »

Emphasis Patrols on I-5, Say What?

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The emphasis patrols were initiated because there have be a spat of calls regarding ‘shots fired’ on I-5. Continue Reading »

What are My Rights in Prison?

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The United States of America and its Constitution has guaranteed all inmates basic rights. If you are facing incarceration, or if you have a family member or friend who is in prison or jail, you should know about inmates’ rights.The rights of inmates include the following: 1) The right to humane facilities and conditions 2)… Continue Reading »

New Laws for 2024?

New laws were introduced with the ringing in of 2024. Continue Reading »

What is a Hate Crime?

In Washington state and many other states in the Country, hate crimes are violent actions intended to hurt and intimidate someone based on a protected characteristic. These characteristics include: Race, Ethnicity, National origin, Religious beliefs, Sexual orientation, Disability, Gender and Familial status. A crime involving force or threat of force becomes a civil rights violation… Continue Reading »