Policing to Change, Or is it?
During this past legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed several bills focused on policing. The bills are as follows: (1) HB 1054; (2) ...
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A Kinder, Gentler Court
With the ever changing times and social climate, Kirkland Municipal Court recently elected to open a ‘Community Court’. The new court will handle certain types ...
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Once Taken Now Restored
Thousands of Washingtonians saddled with a felony conviction are going to have their voting rights restored due to a recent bill signed by Governor Jay ...
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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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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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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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