Criminal Law Insights

Plain-English guidance on Washington DUI, criminal, and traffic law — updated regularly by our attorneys.

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The Facts Behind Domestic Violence

December 13, 2010

It is imperative for anyone accused of domestic violence to have a basic understanding of domestic violence law, including how a prosecutor attempts to…

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DUI's on the Increase

December 12, 2010

DUI prosecutions in Seattle, Everett and Tacoma are on the rise; DUI numbers seem to be increasing each and every year. DUI laws are tougher than ever and…

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DUI?? What do I do?

December 6, 2010

If a police officer suspects you may be driving under the influence, you will be pulled over. Would you know what to say and do?As many car owners know,…

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No Contact Means NO CONTACT!

November 29, 2010

A "no contact order" means that the defendant is precluded from having any contact and or communication with the victim or the person under the protection…

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The Complexity of Complicity

November 28, 2010

RCW 9A.08.020 is Washington State’s complicity statute. Under RCW 9A.08.020 a person is “complicit” - and thus guilty of a crime - if he is an…

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No Canada Ehh??

November 22, 2010

Many convictions in the U.S., including DUI and Reckless driving, can make a person inadmissible to Canada for many, many years. This is because criminal…

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Sting Operations

November 15, 2010

In the Internet era, there has been a proliferation of escort Web sites and directories. Some of the most common being Eros, tnaboard, Craig’s List, The…

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McKenna Elected

November 6, 2010

On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, City of Seattle Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ed McKenna (who was rated as "very good" by the Municipal League of King County,…

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Commit a Crime, Serve the Time

November 5, 2010

For those who have never before faced criminal charges, an arrest can be a frightening experience. The stress and anxiety of an arrest may cause you, your…

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