Multi-Language DV Awareness Campaign Initiated
And … the crackdown on domestic violence related crimes continues in Seattle. On October 22, 2015 the Seattle City Mayor’s Office joined Clear Channel Outdoor ...
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- October 21, 2015
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A Multitude of Ways, Not Just One
Undoubtedly, Washington State drivers are aware of the legal limits for alcohol (.08) and Marijuana (5.00) above which driving is illegal. What many folks probably ...
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- October 9, 2015
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Why no Dismissal?
People charged with domestic violence related crimes often don’t understand why their case is not NCF’d (no complaint filed) or summarily dismissed if the alleged victim ...
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- October 5, 2015
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DVPT … what the heck is it?
Many folks we meet with for domestic violence related crimes ask, ‘what is this Domestic Violence Perpetrator Treatment (‘DVPT’) program the prosecutor keeps talking about?’ ...
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- September 28, 2015
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New law now in Effect
Pursuant to House Bill 1276, a new open container law regarding marijuana went into effect on September 26, 2015; the law was signed into effect by ...
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- September 23, 2015
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A Better Way to Incentivize?
In Washington State driving under the influence (“DUI”) has become increasingly taboo over the years. The government has made a concerted effort to stop people ...
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- September 18, 2015
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DV impacts Right to Bear Arms
The tragedy at Marysville-Pilchuck High School last October wherein Jaylen Fryberg killed himself and several classmates resulted, in part, from the actions of his father. ...
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- September 10, 2015
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Predictor of Crime?
Should our legal system consider a person’s low resting heart rate (“RHR”) as a mitigating factor in lessening punishment for crimes? Scientists say they can ...
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- September 4, 2015
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SR-22 … Not just a State Route
Anyone who is convicted of a DUI or a Reckless Driving charge in Washington state unfortunately loses their privilege to drive for some period of ...
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- August 26, 2015
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Pot Use and Driving
We all know about the government’s crackdown on DUI’s in Washington, and we all know that pot use was recently legalized here in Washington. Now ...
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