Let There be Fireworks?
Although still months away, there have already been rumblings about the danger of fireworks and the Fourth of July holiday. Of course, fireworks are a ...
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- February 25, 2020
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Speaking Out in Seattle Can Cost Anyone Their Job
Monday the Seattle Deputy Police Chief position became vacant “until further notice.” This is because Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced the demotion of the ...
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- January 28, 2020
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As the Law Turns
Last week a Bill was passed by the Washington State House of Representatives that will allow the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to destroy firearms they ...
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- January 12, 2020
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Rules Are Made to be Followed
One of the cardinal rules in all criminal cases is that the parties must not ‘hide their cards’. In other words, there is a ‘discovery’ ...
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- December 30, 2019
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Signal Your Turn, Its the Law!
The Washington State Supreme Court has spoken – always use your turn signal to change lanes or make a turn. There are no exceptions, period. ...
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- December 24, 2019
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Chicanery A-Foot in Bellingham?
Can police officers abuse their authority? Well, at least one Bellingham man sure thinks so. He is electing to sue the City of Bellingham because ...
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- December 17, 2019
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Tragedy Strikes, Lesson Learned
Sadly a man in our Monroe, Washington prison facility recently died because of – essentially – incompetent governmental bureaucracy. A report signed by an Ombuds ...
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- December 6, 2019
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Lights, Cameras … Action
The Everett Police Department is following in line with other police departments around the state … they are in the throws of integrating body cameras ...
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- December 3, 2019
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When One Door Closes, Another Opens
As has become somewhat common place, going to downtown Seattle is no longer on the front end of anyone’s list, even during holiday seasons. It ...
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- November 26, 2019
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When a CDL is at Stake – Lawyer Up
Many folks who transport commercial goods possess a commercial driver’s license (“CDL”). To have a CDL (like a regular old driver’s license) is a privilege, ...
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