What is HB 1220?
House Bill (HB1220) would effectively permit the government to charge those who allegedly assault healthcare workers with either a misdemeanor or felony.
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NCO Violation?
No Contact Orders and Protection Orders prohibit one person from contacting, harming or harassing another person. A No Contact Order is a criminal order and ...
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Stronger Domestic Violence Protections on the Horizon?
House Bill 1715 is moving forward, as it has now passed out of committee in the Washington State House of Representatives. The bill is aimed ...
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Will At-Home Sexual Assault Kits be Banned?
House Bill 1564, a bill that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter sexual assault evidence kits, is being considered by Washington lawmakers. This is so ...
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Will I get Arrested for Domestic Violence?
In Washington state, virtually any criminal act against a ‘family/household member’ against another ‘family or household member’ is considered ‘domestic violence‘. Five primary types of ...
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Can I speak at Sentencing?
Domestic Violence victim’s rights have been slightly expanded in Washington State, as Governor Inslee signed into law a bill (SB 5612) that gives domestic violence ...
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