Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 26, 2015
Those arrested on DUI charges in Washington state face harsh penalties. Even for a first conviction, offenders could be punished by up to $5,000 in fines, a driver's license suspension between 90 ...
Continue reading "Can a DUI be Pleaded Down to a "Wet Reckless" in Washington?" »
Posted on Feb 26, 2015
Each state handles those under 18, or juveniles, who break the law differently. Judges may choose from different punishments in juvenile court—ranging from verbal warnings to being placed in ...
Continue reading "Washington Juvenile Laws" »
Posted on Dec 3, 2014
It is sometimes the case with criminal charges that accused not only stands trial in state court, but is also served a civil suit related to the same incident. What is the difference between these two ...
Continue reading "What's the Difference Between a Civil Judgment & a Criminal Conviction?" »
Posted on Oct 28, 2014
In recent years, King County has made various efforts to improve its juvenile law system. Programs such as the Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Project (FJCIP) and the United for Youth ...
Continue reading "Juvenile Law Working in King County" »
Posted on Sep 23, 2014
During an investigation, a prosecutor is almost guaranteed to check your criminal record. If you have been convicted of criminal offenses in the past, it will likely weigh against you as your case is ...
Continue reading "Will My Criminal Record Affect My Current Charges?" »
Posted on Sep 9, 2014
A criminal record can limit your freedoms and opportunities. Depending on the nature of your past convictions, you may be unable to get certain jobs or receive certain financial benefits. An ...
Continue reading "How Do I Expunge My Record?" »
Posted on Aug 26, 2014
Washington enforces strict laws against driving while under the influence ( DUI ). Even one offense can lead to jail time, fines, and the suspension of your license. If an officer pulls you over under ...
Continue reading "DUI Laws in Washington" »
Posted on Apr 25, 2013
The legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic amongst numerous countries for many years. As of now, the use and distribution of cannabis is illegal in most countries of the world. Although it is ...
Continue reading "I-502...The Basics" »
Posted on Feb 25, 2013
Murder is a horrendous and incomprehensible act that seems to plague society. It is something that has been around since the dawn of time, but thanks to readily available media, it is now everywhere, ...
Continue reading "Will the future allow us to detect killers before they commit a crime?" »
Posted on Oct 30, 2012
The social interactions among today's school-aged children are quite different from those of previous generations. With new technology continuously moving forward at the speed of light, and with ...
Continue reading "Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones" »
Posted on Aug 24, 2012
TV host Tom Bergeron said it best in his twitter post: "nothing better than generating 200 degree liquid when texting at 80 miles per hour." He's referring to Fiat's 500L in-car ...
Continue reading "Fiat's In-Car Espresso Maker..As if Drivers Aren't Distracted Enough Already" »
Posted on Aug 3, 2012
It's August in Seattle, and locals are taking advantage of the desperately-missed summer weather. We do things like power-walk around Green Lake, order ridiculously long-titled iced coffee drinks, ...
Continue reading "You Got Arrested for What?! Boating Under the Influence." »
Posted on Jul 30, 2012
In 1630, a Polish physician named Jan Jonston reported an incident where a sleep-walking Parisian man swam across a river with his sword and killed a gentleman whom he had planned to murder the ...
Continue reading "Creating the Homicidal Sleep-Walker: Ambien" »
Posted on Jul 17, 2012
Got a DUI With a Child in the Car? Additional Penalties are Coming Your Way. Every once in a while we hear a DUI story and think, "WOW! How did they get away with that !?" We especially tend ...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2012
With summertime festivities winding up, so are DUI's and new DUI laws. In March 2012, Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire approved major changes to be made to the DUI laws of the state ...
Continue reading "Huffing, Reckless Driving, and Home Detention are Now Addressed in Washington DUI Laws" »
Posted on Jun 22, 2012
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Edmonds Personal Injury Law Blog. You can subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking here.
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