Alternatives for Juveniles Paused?
August 22, 2025
Last month it was announced that a King Count program that provides youth an alternative path to prosecution for felonious criminal activity was paused.…
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August 22, 2025
Last month it was announced that a King Count program that provides youth an alternative path to prosecution for felonious criminal activity was paused.…
Read moreAugust 17, 2025
Expungement (also called vacate) is the process by which an individual can clear a prior conviction from their criminal record. It is important to…
Read moreAugust 14, 2025
Watch out Seattle - police cameras could soon be in more neighborhoods; the big eye in the sky will be watching you. Next month a proposal will be before…
Read moreAugust 11, 2025
Most child sex offense cases lack physical evidence, such as DNA or corroborating medical findings. Allegations often arise in emotional contexts like…
Read moreAugust 4, 2025
Domestic Violence prevention is a top priority action item in Washington State. With that in mind, state marriage license fees have increased $100 to help…
Read moreAugust 3, 2025
Despite what many people think, refusing to go to school is not a crime. Schools will typically contact the parents if a child racks up excessive…
Read moreJuly 28, 2025
It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, law enforcement personnel can make bad decisions just like anyone else. Case in point, an off duty Pierce County…
Read moreJuly 27, 2025
The act of naming someone as a "person of interest" in a crime has seemed to shift toward cases where other potential victims are in immediate danger,…
Read moreJuly 21, 2025
Last week the Seattle city council amended a few safety bills to further tamp down acts of nuisance. The bills are meant to address public safety concerns…
Read moreJuly 20, 2025
For many, crimes involving sexual offenses are the most heinous that can be committed. A person who served a sentence for a murder conviction doesn't have…
Read moreJuly 14, 2025
In any criminal case, a criminal defendant has the absolute right to confront witnesses against them. In light of this guaranteed right, testimonial…
Read moreJuly 13, 2025
A vast majority of states allow some form of cannabis usage, including medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, or both. Some even permit residents to…
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