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Feb 23

For a lot of people, a background check is no big deal—but if you've got a record, you know that sinking feeling you get when you realize that you may not get a job or an apartment because of your prior convictions. Fortunately, a criminal record may not always be the end of the world—in fact, some infractions, convictions, and other transgressions may be expunged. read more

Feb 09

A weekend trip to Portland may feel innocuous, but if you're a Washington resident and you get stopped for a DUI on the wrong side of the Columbia River, you may be in hot water. Though crossing state lines typically doesn't seem like a big deal, when it comes to DUI laws, where you're stopped can dramatically shift the outcome. read more

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Once you plead guilty to a charge, you cannot change your plea afterwards, so it always advised that you talk with a criminal defense attorney at our firm before you do this. Pleading guilty means that you are admitting your conduct is punishable by the law and you know...

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Are DUI Checkpoints in Seattle Legal?

DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are temporary roadblocks set up by law enforcement to identify and deter drivers who are operating vehicles under the influence of...