Food Fight?
The judge got innovative, however, and sentenced the customer to work at a fast-food job to avoid serving further jail time on the assault charge.
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What is Ineffective Assistance of Counsel?
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees numerous rights to criminal defendants. One of the most important is the right to an attorney and the ...
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Body Cams in Kitsap County?
On December 4, 2023, The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners - like so many other Washington governmental bodies - approved a contract authorizing the Kitsap ...
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What Can a Judge Do at Sentencing?
State and federal courts can not impose a random, arbitrary sentence out of thin air. Criminal statutes provide sentencing guidelines to serve as a baseline. ...
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First time DUI Offense?
A first time DUI in Washington State is considered a gross misdemeanor, not a felony. A Washington DUI carries a maximum penalty of 364 days ...
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What Are Cell Phone Laws?
Texting and social media have become popular ways to communicate. Unlike a conversation with someone sitting next to you, though, they require your hands and ...
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What can an Ignition Interlock License do for You?
If you a person loses her license because of a DUI conviction or because of a Washington State Department of Licensing suspension, the Washington state ...
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What Happens to My Suspended License if I Move to Another State?
Driving while license suspended can be an extremely serious offense in Washington state, depending on the degree (first, second and/or third degree). Having a suspended ...
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What is Legislative Privilege and When Does it Apply?
Ruling essentially allows the government to decide what information they are going to give to the public and what information they are not going to ...
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What Motions Can I File on My DUI Case?
After a Driving Under the Influence case has been filed, the matter can proceed in many different ways. A case can proceed to trial, or ...
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