Safely Off the Roadway?
When does the affirmative defense of ‘safely off the roadway’ apply? Well, it doesn’t apply to the crime of driving under the influence (RCW 46.61.502), ...
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What Happens in Juvenile Court?
Criminal defendants who haven’t quite reached the age of majority go through a different criminal justice system than the one most people are familiar with. ...
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Seattle Graffiti Acceptable?
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Should I Take the Breathalyzer ?
Should you take a Breathalyzer or not? This can be a difficult question to consider when being questioned by a police officer. The law of ...
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Seattle’s Community Court – What Now?
Seattle’s Community Court has gone the way of the dinosaurs. It only took about 2.5 years to meet its demise. Community Court was meant to ...
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Civilian DUI v. Military DUI?
If you’re facing a civilian or military DUI, the charges could impact both worlds. When a service member is charged with a DUI on a ...
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What About Drug Possession and Public Use?
So what happens now that the Seattle City Council rejected the most recent drug prosecution bill? The legislation would have adopted into the City’s ...
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Can a “Mall Cop” Arrest Me?
We have all seen security guards patrolling malls who are some times referred to as “mall cops.” Have you ever wondered what exactly are the ...
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Is Day Reporting in the Cards?
What is Bothell Municipal Court’s Day Reporting program? In 2021 Bothell Municipal Court began offering alternatives to jail in some cases. One such alternative ...
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