In Eye of the Beholder
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 ...
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Warrant be Gone!
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 ...
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Constitutional Rights Seemingly Expanded
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 ...
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The Receipt will Set You Free
It was a long time coming, but with some extended perseverance a Michigan man got himself another opportunity to prove his innocence. He has since ...
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SMC Expands its Caseload
Where once Seattle Municipal Court (‘SMC’) lagged behind on having virtual hearings, it is now taking the lead and doing almost all of its hearings ...
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You’ve Been Cheetoed!
Straight from the pages of the Wild and the Whacky – A woman in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now sitting in jail because she had Cheeto ...
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Watch That Speed
What is Reckless Driving? According to Washington State, Reckless Driving is ‘a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of person and/or property.’ Can speeding ...
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The Backlog of All Backlogs
Criminal charging in-and-around King County has grinded to a halt. Criminal cases all start with an arraignment. An arraignment is where a defendant is formerly ...
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Accountability – Front and Center
By now, we all know the issues surrounding police and their use of force. It has been a hot topic for many, many months. Today, ...
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All the Rage
As the pandemic rages on in King County, so too do some types of crimes. Case in point – Car-jackings. They are up 40% in ...
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