Washington Clearing Drug Possession Charges?
State v. Blake resulted in records being cleared for those convicted under Washington’s felony drug possession laws. The Supreme Court found the state’s ban on ...
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Increase in Traffic Offense Filings?
Prosecutors in Washington State are cracking down on criminal traffic offenses due to a massive surge in traffic fatalities. Last year alone, fatalities were up ...
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Is Driving While High Harmless?
Since the legalization of marijuana in some states, there has been a false perception that Driving While High is harmless. This in fact is not ...
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Can the Judge Reject a Plea Agreement?
The majority of criminal cases are resolved by way of a plea. In a negotiated plea agreement, a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange ...
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DUI if I use Marjuana?
Last week the Washington state Supreme Court confirmed that Washington drivers can be cited for driving under the influence for driving while high on Marijuana. ...
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Who can’t do Community Court?
Seattle Community Court will now officially have one less participant, the chronic offender. As blogged about last week, the City Attorney made a formal request ...
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Do I Lose My Right to Vote as a Convicted Felon?
The United States constitution gives fundamental rights to all citizens of this great county. One of the fundamental rights of being an American citizen is ...
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When Can an Officer Search My Vehicle?
Law enforcement may ask to search your vehicle without a warrant even if they are not authorized to do so. That being said, a driver ...
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Punish or Rehabilitate?
As Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison continues her efforts to crackdown on crime, it was announced last week that she made a formal request to ...
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How Can I Get Arrested for Indecent Exposure?
The law regarding indecent exposure differs greatly depending on the state that you live in. In Washington, it is considered indecent exposure when a person ...
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