The Death Penalty
November 5, 2015
In June 2003 Governor George Ryan of Illinois stirred controversy when he commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates to life imprisonment. Ryan said he…
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Another Emphasis Crackdown on Our Roadways
November 5, 2015
Over this past week - and undoubtedly beyond - the Washington State Patrol has been working to ensure motorists know they need to ‘move over’ when they…
Read moreDrug Laws Explained
November 3, 2015
Certain illicit drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, are restricted at both the federal and state level. This includes the manufacturing,…
Read moreMulti-Language DV Awareness Campaign Initiated
October 30, 2015
And … the crackdown on domestic violence related crimes continues in Seattle. On October 22, 2015 the Seattle City Mayor’s Office joined Clear Channel…
Read moreHow Can I Erase A Criminal Conviction From My Record?
October 26, 2015
Have you been convicted of a crime and are hoping to get it cleared off your record? That process is known as an “expungement.” Expungement is a…
Read moreA Multitude of Ways, Not Just One
October 21, 2015
Undoubtedly, Washington State drivers are aware of the legal limits for alcohol (.08) and Marijuana (5.00) above which driving is illegal. What many folks…
Read moreCan I Get A Lawyer??
October 19, 2015
So you have been charged with a crime and now you are in need of an attorney? A criminal defendant's right to an attorney is found in the Sixth Amendment…
Read moreHelp! Can a Bonding Company Bail Me Out??
October 12, 2015
Many defendants lack the financial means to post their own bail. To secure release, they may contract a commercial bond agent to act as surety for the…
Read moreWhy no Dismissal?
October 9, 2015
People charged with domestic violence related crimes often don’t understand why their case is not NCF’d (no complaint filed) or summarily dismissed if the…
Read moreDVPT ... what the heck is it?
October 5, 2015
Many folks we meet with for domestic violence related crimes ask, ‘what is this Domestic Violence Perpetrator Treatment (‘DVPT’) program the prosecutor…
Read moreWere My Rights Violated By The Arresting Officer?
October 2, 2015
Did you get arrested recently? Are you feeling as if your rights have been violated? The fact of the matter is, when the police arrest someone, they take…
Read moreNew law now in Effect
September 28, 2015
Pursuant to House Bill 1276, a new open container law regarding marijuana went into effect on September 26, 2015; the law was signed into effect by…
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