In certain situations, private individuals have the power to make an arrest without a warrant. These types of arrests are known as citizens arrests, and ...
Recently high school seniors throughout Washington State helped launch a statewide seat belt campaign. The title of this grass roots campaign? “Buckle Up! Your Family ...
The juvenile court system vastly differs from the criminal adult system. After committing a criminal offense, juveniles are detained rather than arrested. Next, a petition ...
Earlier this year the Washington State Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether a warrantless blood test violated the rights of a defendant charged ...
Most states have minor in possession (hereinafter “MIP”) laws concerning alcohol and drugs found in the possession of minors, regardless of whether they were using ...
Under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the “Three Strikes” statute (18 U.S.C. § 3559(c)) provides for mandatory life imprisonment if ...
