Many types of criminal cases permit for the affirmative defense of self-defense. However, just because one may have a viable defense (such as self-defense) that ...
Unlawful killing can be separated in many different categories depending on the factual circumstances. These categories include: first-degree murder, second-degree murder and manslaughter. Many people ...
April 1, 2021 marked the beginning of a glorious opportunity for anyone saddled with a bench warrant in courts in and around Western Washington. This ...
Marijuana is gradually being legalized, or at least decriminalized, throughout the United States. In 1996, California was the first state to legalize marijuana for medical ...
Last week the United States Supreme Court expanded our federal constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. The esteemed court ruled that a person shot ...
It is a commonly accepted principle that a person may protect themselves from harm under appropriate circumstances, even when that behavior would normally constitute a ...
Every state has laws concerning alcohol and drugs found in the possession of minors, regardless of whether they were using the substances. These are often ...