What If I Cannot Afford a Lawyer?
February 8, 2026
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the help of an lawyer to ALL individuals who have been charged with a crime. This means that, even if you can not afford…
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DUI
SB 5067 Going to be Law?
February 5, 2026
Last week our state Senate lawmakers voted to pass legislation to lower Washington’s 'per se' law for DUI’s to .05%. Senate Bill 5067 decreases BAC limits…
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Will My "Mugshot" Become Public?
February 1, 2026
A “booking photo” is taken when someone is booked into custody after an arrest. These photos are created and stored by law enforcement agencies as part of…
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ICE Agents Banned from Washington Law Enforcement?
January 26, 2026
Washington state Democratic lawmakers, in the wake of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramping up their activity in-and-around the country, are…
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What Happens If I Die Before My Traffic Court Hearing?
January 25, 2026
Traffic offenses are usually considered to be minor crimes, but they can get serious if you get a lot of them, or if you choose to ignore them. Unpaid…
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DUI
Is Cellphone Data Protected?
January 19, 2026
Cellphone warrants are under fire, and the Supreme Court is going to decide their fate for once and for all. Are they constitutional? That is what the…
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What Should I Do If I Hit a Parked Vehicle?
January 18, 2026
Car accidents can happen anywhere and it can happen at any moment. A car accident can involve a collision between two moving vehicles or a collision…
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New 2026 DUI Laws?
January 15, 2026
With the new year upon us, a new bevy of Washington State DUI laws have been implemented. What has changed, you ask? Well, (1) there are extended lookback…
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Under The Law, What Is Animal Cruelty?
January 11, 2026
Recently in North Carolina, a woman was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after she allegedly let her dog die of starvation. The dog had…
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Domestic Violence
New Domestic Violence Law?
January 11, 2026
2026 is now upon us and with it some new laws in Washington State. One such law relates to domestic violence. Senate Bill 5101 expands the Domestic…
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Will Marijuana Be Reclassified Under Federal Law?
January 3, 2026
The potential rescheduling of the classification of cannabis under Federal law has been a political issue for decades. It remains illegal at the federal…
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DUI
Traffic Violations?
December 29, 2025
Traffic stops still seem to happen to those of color more often than their white counterparts, according to recently obtained data presented to lawmakers.…
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