What is Considered Abuse of a Child?
Child abuse is a serious crime and in many cases could be charged as a felony. In Washington, child abuse, neglect, and abandonment fall under ...
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Does Washington Follow the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Doctrine?
Under the law, we are generally allowed to defend ourselves when threatened by another person, but self-defense laws vary with each jurisdiction. For example, some ...
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Can My Gun Rights Be Taken Away with a D.V. Case?
Victims of domestic violence are often times threatened by a perpetrator through the use of guns and other deadly weapons. The Lautenberg Amendment, known as ...
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Is an Alcohol Assessment Required for My DUI?
Upon being charged with a Driving Under the Influence case, an alcohol evaluation could be required by the Court. Sometimes, as part of a suspended ...
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What is a Theft in Washington ?
In the State of Washington, there is no difference between shoplifting and theft, unlike in some other states. Therefore, if you take something from a ...
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What is a Burglary in Washington?
In the State of Washington, the charge of burglary consists of the unauthorized breaking and entry into a building or occupied structure with the intent ...
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What are the Different Types of Orders of Protection?
Domestic violence is one of the more common criminal charges that one can be charged with. Once a defendant is charged with a domestic violence ...
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Can a Judge Reject a Plea Agreement?
Criminal cases can be resolved in many different ways. In most criminal cases, defendants choose to enter in to a plea agreement. In a plea ...
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Can I Get Arrested for Bicycling While Drunk?
Even though most Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws involve motor vehicles and sometimes motorcycles, there are a large number of DUI cases involving vehicles ...
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Can I Sue for Excessive Force?
Often times, when a defendant is arrested, excessive force is used. The question that arises is whether a criminal defendant can sue the officer and/or ...
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