How Is A Jury Selected?
March 2, 2016
When facing a criminal charge, one of the most important constitutional rights a defendant has is a trial by a jury of our peers. The jury is tasked with…
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Court Finds Lawful Exception
March 2, 2016
As many Seattle domestic violence lawyers know, the general rule is that warrantless searches and seizures are considered, per se, unreasonable. In line…
Read morePost Bail or Stay in Jail!
February 29, 2016
Once you have been arrested and put in jail, there is probably just one thing going through your mind, which is to get out as soon as possible. Getting…
Read moreMRJC - Assault 4 - DV
February 24, 2016
If you are arrested, and subsequently charged, by a WSP trooper in unincorporated King County for Assault 4 DV, your charges will be heard at the Kent…
Read moreThe Death Penalty in th United States
February 15, 2016
The United States Supreme Court has given each state the authority to determine whether the death penalty is appropriate or not. In June 2003 Governor…
Read moreNo Plea Deal ... What's Next?
February 15, 2016
Throughout these blogs we have discussed many imperative issues regarding the criminal process. We have explained each process of the criminal justice…
Read moreDV's and Subpoenas
February 15, 2016
In criminal cases witnesses, including alleged victims, often have questions about getting subpoenaed to testify. This is most true in domestic violence…
Read more'Crime Free Housing' - Havoc for Those charged with DV
February 9, 2016
How is it possible that a domestic violence allegation can wreck absolute havoc in a person’s living situation? Sadly, it is more common than not. A…
Read moreScientific Evidence Explained
February 3, 2016
Evidence exists in many different forms. Many of which are introduced in trial and some that are not. Scientific and forensic types of evidence can be…
Read moreThe Most Wanted List - NTSB Style
February 2, 2016
The National Transportation Safety Board’s 2016 Most Wanted List is out! The Most Wanted List represents the NTSB's advocacy priorities, and is designed…
Read moreCan Police Question Minors?
February 1, 2016
The right to remain silent is the most basic fundamental constitutional right a defendant has when being investigated for a crime. It is the first thing…
Read moreProsecutor gives Santa a gift of his Own
January 26, 2016
Well, well, well … it looks like even mythical figures with historical origins such as Santa Claus can commit crime. We all know Santa, right? He is the…
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