DV impacts Right to Bear Arms
The tragedy at Marysville-Pilchuck High School last October wherein Jaylen Fryberg killed himself and several classmates resulted, in part, from the actions of his father. ...
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- September 10, 2015
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Predictor of Crime?
Should our legal system consider a person’s low resting heart rate (“RHR”) as a mitigating factor in lessening punishment for crimes? Scientists say they can ...
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- September 9, 2015
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The Jury Found Me Guilty! Can I Appeal??
Each and every criminal defendant has certain constitutional rights, the most important being the right to have a jury of his or her own peers ...
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- September 7, 2015
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I’m Charged with a Crime … Am I Going to Jail?
Every day in courts throughout the United States, defendants are sentenced to crimes. Many times the defendant will be sentenced to jail or prison, and ...
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- September 4, 2015
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SR-22 … Not just a State Route
Anyone who is convicted of a DUI or a Reckless Driving charge in Washington state unfortunately loses their privilege to drive for some period of ...
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- August 27, 2015
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Oh So That’s How Charges Are Brought Forward
Every day, the media reports on big high profile criminal trials that make for great TV drama. We watch movies and TV shows depicting intense, ...
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- August 26, 2015
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Pot Use and Driving
We all know about the government’s crackdown on DUI’s in Washington, and we all know that pot use was recently legalized here in Washington. Now ...
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- August 19, 2015
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From Subway Hero to Zero; Subway Pitchman Being Sentenced
Today, Jared Fogle, the pitchman for Subway is scheduled to plead guilty to a number of sex offenses, from possession of child pornography to having ...
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- August 18, 2015
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What is the Purpose of Probation?
When you are convicted and sentenced for a crime you generally are put on probation. The purpose of probation is to permit the court an ...
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- August 17, 2015
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Sentencing Explained
After a defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, a judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of a criminal case. This ...
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