Harboring a Minor?
When is some guilty of unlawfully harboring a minor? Well, it occurs when an adult elects to provide shelter to a minor without the consent ...
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Should a Defendant Testify in a Trial?
Criminal defense attorneys have plenty of strategic and legal reasons for advising their clients not to testify on their own behalf. Here are some reasons ...
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What is an Arrest?
An arrest is the formal exercise of police restraint over a person until they are officially released. If a police officer sees someone commit a ...
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Neighborhood Safety v. Privacy?
A Homeowners Association (HOA) in Federal Way, Washington got creative in its attempt to stop crime in its neighborhood. Cars that come and go from ...
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Do I Have to Disclose that My Record has Been Expunged?
When a criminal record has been expunged or vacated, in most situations, a person does not have to disclose their previous record in situations like ...
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Why Was I in Jail Before My Trial?
Even though a person accused of a crime may have been arrest, it does not mean a crime has been committed. Each defendant is innocent ...
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What is Malicious Mischief?
In Washington State there are three classifications of malicious mischief. These classifications are separated by the dollar value of the physical damage done to ...
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What is Senate Bill 5427?
It has been said that Washington State consistently ranks as having a hefty per capita rate of hate crime in the United States. In fact, ...
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What Happens After I Am Arrested?
In the United States, upon an arrest and filing of criminal charges, each and every defendant is deemed innocent until proven guilty. The majority of ...
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