What Is The Federal Gun Rights Restoration Program?
March 22, 2026
Federal law treats many felony convictions as a permanent bar to gun ownership, with almost no realistic way back. The Trump administration is moving to…
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DUI
Seattle Prosecutor Filing Charges?
March 18, 2026
In Seattle, there are currently more than 5,000 unfiled misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases. Just under 3,000 of those backlogged cases…
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Are Camera Tickets Constitutional?
March 15, 2026
There is an ongoing debate over the growing practice of cities using red light traffic cameras to earn revenue. These infractions allow law enforcement to…
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DUI
Masks Required?
March 13, 2026
It is official, Washington lawmakers have banned law enforcement from wearing face masks in the line of duty. This includes balaclavas, tactical masks,…
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Is Flashing a Gun Self-Defense or Brandishing?
March 8, 2026
One may assume that pulling a gun out in a situation where they are defending themselves is permitted. The reality is., self‑defense is a limited legal…
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DUI
Private v. Government Blood Testing?
March 3, 2026
A few weeks back the Washington State Senate moved to reduce DUI lab delays by permitting certified private laboratories to test blood samples, which, in…
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What Are "Per Se" DUI Laws?
March 1, 2026
Impaired driving is a dangerous and unfortunately, an all too common crime. It’s also preventable. Whether you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs,…
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DUI
.05 Per Se?
February 26, 2026
Recently the state Senate voted to reduce the per se legal limit in Washington to .05. Once that took place, to become law, the House too had to vote for…
Read moreWhat Do I Do If ICE Comes For Me?
February 22, 2026
In the United States, citizens are not required by any federal law to provide documentation of their immigration status during an encounter with…
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Domestic Violence
Closing Legal Gaps?
February 16, 2026
Last week Washington State legislatures outlined a package of bills designed to close legal gaps for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.…
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Can I Get Criminally Charged For Not Using a Car Seat?
February 15, 2026
Any parent driving with a small child in the back seat has wondered, and often been concerned about the safety of their child and comfort while they are…
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