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Community Court?
July 7, 2025
Later this month Bellevue will be running its own community court (‘CC’), which will handle matters in the Bellevue Library system, not the courthouse.…
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What Is a Car Accident?
July 6, 2025
Car accidents give rise to the majority of personal injury claims in the U.S. and some accidents result in serious criminal charges. According to the…
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New Clergy Requirements?
July 3, 2025
Just a quick follow up to our recent post on Washington’s new requirements vis a vis its clergy law requiring clergy to report instances of child abuse or…
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Can I Trust My Parole Officer?
June 29, 2025
For those on parole or probation, the officer they meet with can become one of the most significant people in their lives, as they can potentially…
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DUI
Radio Encryption?
June 26, 2025
Law enforcement will be enhancing their radio communication encryption starting in 2026. It was possible by a successfully funded property tax levy…
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How Can I Avoid a Disorderly Conduct Charge?
June 22, 2025
Disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct cases are usually either misdemeanor charges or infractions, but neither looks good on your criminal record.…
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Community Caretaking?
June 17, 2025
Generally, under Washington law, law enforcement personnel need a search warrant to legally enter a private home. This is based on the Fourth Amendment of…
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What If I Forget to Respond to a Traffic Ticket?
June 15, 2025
Traffic tickets can be easy to forget as there is no email, text, or convenient deadline reminder for traffic citations. Instead, the reminder you may get…
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Can a Park Ranger Arrest Me?
June 8, 2025
Each year people in federal and state parks end up getting arrested because they don't realize that park rangers, or park police, are law enforcement…
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DUI
Use of Force?
June 3, 2025
Transparency is the name of the game. A database that tracks when law enforcement uses force is getting up and running, finally. We say ‘finally’ because…
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Domestic Violence
Exposed at Confession?
June 2, 2025
There is a new controversial law in Washington’s books that clergy are in a real tiff about. It requires priests to break the confessional seal to report…
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Why Did My Vehicle Get Impounded After My DUI?
June 1, 2025
If a police officer arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), there’s a good chance your car could be impounded. Regardless of whether it is a…
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