Crimes of Washington
In Washington state crimes are broken down into two main types – misdemeanors (misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors) and felonies (Class A – C). Misdemeanor cases ...
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A Need for Body Cameras?
Are body cameras necessary in law enforcement? King County Sheriff, John Urquhart, thinks so, and on July 20, 2017 he made his position clear by ...
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Police Bias Be Gone
Bias free policing is on its way to Seattle? Really? In yet again another Seattle City Council first, something that should go without saying – ...
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Codified Law as Law
To some Seattle may seem to be on the cutting edge, and yet to others Seattle may seem to be over the top. Well … ...
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Noteless in Seattle
Last Thursday Senate Bill 5404 was signed into effect. Somehow common sense finally prevailed. The new law exempts sunblock from being classified as a medication ...
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Tether at your Own Risk
You tie up or tether a dog in Washington State and you could soon be facing a hefty penalty. Currently, Washington doesn’t have animal cruelty ...
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Distracted Driving Patrols Out in Force
It has been a hot topic in the local news lately – distracted driving. There has been a consistent effort by all branches of the ...
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April = no Studded Tires!
Spring has arrived, and the sun is not far behind. In like kind, the snow is retreating, and studded tires will soon follow. Drivers have ...
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As the law Turns
Washington’s distracted driving bill is moving forward quickly. As you all know, we have been following the bill’s course. Last week both chambers of the ...
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4 for Felony?
Earlier this month the State Senate unanimously passed SB 5037 which – if it becomes law – would make driving under the influence a felony ...
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