Charges can be Defended; It is all in the Strategy
Once a domestic violence call is made to 911, the police are sent to the location of the incident and upon contact one of the ...
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Adult System v. Juvenile System
The juvenile court system is different from the adult system in many ways. After committing an offense, juveniles are detained and not arrested. Next, a ...
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NCO lasts the Length of A Sentence
In April of this year our Supreme Court ruled that RCW 10.99.050 only authorizes a court of limited jurisdiction (a district or municipal court) to ...
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Execution of Inmates
In June 2003 Governor George Ryan of Illinois stirred controversy when he commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates to life imprisonment. Ryan said he ...
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Hit and Run Basics
This past weekend a 50 year old Seattle man was hit by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle along Rainier Avenue South. The man ...
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Seattle Gun Owners Beware
On July 9, 2018, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved two gun control regulations. These measures relate to the safe storage of firearms, and require ...
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How Can I Reverse a Conviction?
Appeals judges generally defer to trial court findings, particularly findings of fact as opposed to matters of law. Courts rarely overturn lower court decisions and ...
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House Bill 2661; Domestic Violence Leave Law
House Bill 2661 rolled into effect last month and as such the Domestic Violence Leave Law (‘DVLL’) broadened its scope. The law now requires employers ...
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Classification of Criminal Cases
Criminal cases receive different classifications according to their severity. The mildest crimes are known as infractions, more serious crimes are known as misdemeanors, and the ...
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