Rules to be Followed
Many folks facing criminal charges are often confused by the court process and why ‘everything’ cannot be brought up in a criminal trial. Unfortunately (or ...
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What are the Three Strikes Law?
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 ...
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What Once was – Is No Longer
Oh how times have changed in the realm of Washington DUI law. Not so many years ago a driver charged with a DUI, and fortunate ...
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Probation UA’s – Supremes Weigh In
Earlier this year the Washington State Supreme Court considered whether Article I, section 7 of the Washington Constitution prohibits a requirement of random urinalysis (known ...
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Defending Thyself May Equal Reimbursement
Defending one’s self is a right unto everyone. If you, a loved one or your property is attacked, well … you have a right to ...
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Hearsay, Hearsay, Hearsay ….
Today we will discuss a well-known rule of evidence called “hearsay.” Many have heard about it, and have a general understanding of what it may ...
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A Scary Tale Indeed
The stigma of domestic violence is quite real and quite impactful. It can cause the loss of home, job, family and friends. This is so ...
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Get a Lawyer!
A criminal defendant’s right to an attorney is found in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which requires the “assistance of counsel” for the ...
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IID and Drugs?
When a person is convicted of DUI, he is required to only drive vehicles outfitted with an ignition interlock device (which is a device that ...
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Appellate Rights
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, ...
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