Hacking Laws
There are several types of computer crimes, but some of the most high-profile examples involve hacking. With data breaches increasingly becoming daily occurrences, hackers have ...
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Time for a Vacation?
Earlier this Spring, House Bill 1041 was unanimously passed by the Washington State Legislature. Governor Inslee followed their lead and signed the Bill in May. ...
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The Dark Web Crimes
Ross Ulbricht was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2013 for operating an online marketplace for illicit drugs called Silk Road. The ...
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Camera Time, Everett Style
For several years now Seattle Police officers have used body cameras. Over the years we have gone from no cameras to dash cameras to now ...
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The FIRST STEP Act
Have you been Keeping Up with the Kardashians? With the help of Kim Kardashian, in late 2018, Congress enacted its most sweeping prison reform legislation ...
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Compounding a Problem – Never a Good Idea
It is never a good idea to compound an already bad situation. Apparently one woman didn’t get that proverbial memo. Earlier this month a 23-year-old ...
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International Extradition Laws
Extradition laws give a nation the ability to hand over someone to another nation for purposes of criminal trial or punishment. A few years ago, ...
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SPD Response Questioned
Obviously, one clear telltale sign of DUI is erratic driving. This is so because alcohol and/or drugs compromise a person both physically and mentally. Well ...
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Fair Trials Explained
The term “fair trial” is often discussed as a necessary element to ensure that justice prevails in society. Although the American criminal justice system is ...
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Extradition Laws and Procedure
Fleeing from one state to another does not necessarily mean that a criminal will evade punishment if he or she were to be caught. States ...
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