What Happens if an International Student is Arrested?
December 9, 2024
If an international student is charged with a crime, he or she may not be able to leave the country under certain circumstances until the case is…
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Juvenile's Right to an Attorney?
December 4, 2024
In January 2022 House Bill 1140 took effect and went into law under RCW 13.40.740. House Bill 1140 concerned juvenile access to attorneys when contacted…
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Can I Get Arrested If I Use Drugs While Pregnant?
December 2, 2024
The National Institutes of Health estimates that about 5% of pregnant women use addictive substances during pregnancy. So, if someone suffering from…
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Tis the Season for Emphasis Patrols?
November 25, 2024
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, law enforcement is going to be on alert for impaired drivers, per usual. This past weekend is an indicator of…
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Is Intoxication a Defense to a Crime?
November 25, 2024
In a criminal trial, there are many defenses that can be raised by a defendant but being drunk or impaired on other drugs is generally not one of them.…
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A New Sheriff (proverbial) in Town?
November 25, 2024
The Director of Seattle Police Accountability resigned last week. He had received a good deal of criticism from the current Chief of Police, Sue Rahr,…
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What Happens When I Am Booked in to Jail?
November 18, 2024
After you are booked in to custody, it is unlikely your first hearing will occur that very same day. It's also unlikely your lawyer is going to come…
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Discretionary Arrests in Seattle on the Rise?
November 12, 2024
King County jail restrictions are now lifted. As a direct consequence, the Seattle police can now again book people into King County jail for lower-level…
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What Does It Mean to Plead No Contest?
November 12, 2024
Pleading "no contest" to a criminal charge means you do not admit fault. But it also does not mean that you are proceeding to trial to fight for your…
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Poor Officer Behavior?
November 4, 2024
There are certainly many ways to lose a job, and being an officer can probably have its challenging moments. However, there is little doubt that when you…
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What Is Distracted Driving?
November 4, 2024
Distracted driving is operating a motor vehicle, while performing any activity that distracts a driver's attention from safely operating a vehicle. It…
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Is Blanket Affidavit of Prejudice Lawful?
October 31, 2024
Under CrRLJ 8.9 a party in a criminal court proceeding can disqualify a judge from hearing their case. The rule states, “The judge shall … enter an order…
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