Oh So That’s How Charges Are Brought Forward
Every day, the media reports on big high profile criminal trials that make for great TV drama. We watch movies and TV shows depicting intense, ...
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- August 19, 2015
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From Subway Hero to Zero; Subway Pitchman Being Sentenced
Today, Jared Fogle, the pitchman for Subway is scheduled to plead guilty to a number of sex offenses, from possession of child pornography to having ...
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- August 17, 2015
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Sentencing Explained
After a defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, a judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of a criminal case. This ...
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- August 10, 2015
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I Want To Speak to My Lawyer: Right To Counsel Explained
Recently, the Washington State Supreme Court, in State v. Fedorov, affirmed a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol where a police officer remained ...
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- July 31, 2015
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Plea Bargain 101
The majority of criminal cases are resolved through a “plea bargain”, usually well before the case ever reaches trial. Many have heard this term, but ...
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- July 27, 2015
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Am I Insane? Insanity Defense Explained
Last week, Christopher Monfort, a criminal defendant who shot and killed a Seattle Police Officer was sentenced to life in prison after the jury unanimously ...
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- July 20, 2015
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Know The Difference: Felony v. Misdemeanor
All crimes in the State of Washington are enumerated in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). These codes define what a crime is, lay out ...
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- July 13, 2015
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How Does Washington Define Domestic Violence?
Washington State law defines domestic violence offenses as virtually any criminal act committed by one “family or household member” against another. Municipal and District courts ...
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- July 7, 2015
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One Year Later, Taxes on Weed Legalization is Yet to Yield Big Tax Benefits
Before Washington voters could decide on legal weed, the State government had to determine whether such legalization would benefit the State through the revenue earned ...
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- June 29, 2015
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Kentucky Man Turns Himself in After Drving Drunk
Authorities say a man drove under the influence of alcohol to a small-town Kentucky police station, where he requested that officers arrest him. 26-year-old Christopher ...
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