A Simple Indiscetion may not be so Simple
December 9, 2015
Tis the season for shopping; it is the holidays after all. What some may not realize, however, is that a small indiscretion like shoplifting can sometimes…
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When Can I Appeal ?
December 9, 2015
The right to a trial by jury is the most fundamental constitutional right a criminal defendant is granted. Upon a conviction after a jury trial, a…
Read moreWatch What you Say!
December 8, 2015
In our personal lives we sometimes make statements to loved ones out of anger, irritation and pure frustration. Relationships are rarely ‘peaches and…
Read moreProbation Explained
December 7, 2015
So you have just pled guilty and are being sentenced to probation. Has your lawyer advised you on what probation is and what will be required of you?…
Read moreBad Acts May not Come Back to Haunt After All
December 3, 2015
Can someone’s prior abusive history be used against him in a domestic violence related trial? Well, the Washington Court of Appeals recently considered…
Read moreNeglecting Jury Duty may have a Price
November 29, 2015
Beware of whimsically and innocently shirking your civic jury duty obligation. It may seem reasonable to think that nothing will happen for such an…
Read moreThe Criminal Justice Theories
November 23, 2015
Many have heard about the “three strikes” law which has been implemented in many States, where in which a defendant with three violent felony convictions…
Read moreThe Conundrum Solved - at least for Seattle
November 20, 2015
The great metropolis of the City of Seattle is now at a size that if all potential crimes were reported via 911, the call center would probably be…
Read moreM'Naghten Rule for Insanity Defenses
November 18, 2015
The American justice system protects those are found to be mentally incompetent, and seeks help for such defendants. Criminal defendants who are found to…
Read moreLipstick on a Pig?
November 16, 2015
The Washington State Patrol’s (the “WSP”) stated mission is to ‘make a difference every day, enhancing the safety and security of our state by providing…
Read moreHow Do I Select a Jury in My Trial?
November 11, 2015
One of the most important constitutional right a person facing a criminal charge is their right to a jury trial. The Constitution guarantees a right to a…
Read moreWhat's the Deal with DV Sentencings
November 11, 2015
Criminal cases in Washington State are serious matters that can impact both a person’s personal as well as their professional life; people face the…
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