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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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 is Negligent Driving?
In Washington state there are two degrees of Negligent Driving. First degree Negligent Driving occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle in a manner ...
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What is Accomplice Liability?
What happens when you help or simply, in some way, participate with another in committing a crime in Washington State? RCW 9A.08.020 provides the answer. ...
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New travel restrictions for Dogs
New CDC rules in place for those who travel abroad with their dog; the new rules take effect Aug. 1, 2024.
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A Change in the DUI Law?
On January 1, 2026, a new section to RCW 46.61 will take effect. The section pertains to law enforcement being able to obtain oral fluids ...
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Can stealing lead to prison time?
Theft, if caught, can result in many different outcomes, as the punishment for such an act is contingent on the value of the item(s) ...
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Plea to Reduced Charge?
Last month a report came out indicating that a good number of King County sexual assault cases (roughly 60%) resulted in defendants pleading down to ...
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