Dec 13
A 25-year-old man was recently arrested by Seattle police on suspicion that he fired multiple shots into a home in South Park. If the investigation definitively proves that the man in custody is the shooter, he will likely be charged with some level of murder or manslaughter. Read on to learn more about the various types of murder and manslaughter in the state of Washington. read more
Nov 11
A Tacoma man, Michael Jarvis, was arrested and booked into the Pierce County Jail, accused of a variety of charges, including arson and domestic violence. Read more about the severity of arson charges in the state of Washington and the consequences of such a charge. read more
Sep 06
Seattle murder suspect, Hobert Clark, pled "not guilty" in court to two counts of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Assault, and Illegally Possessing a Firearm. Clark's girlfriend, Christina Kitchens, is wanted for rendering criminal assistance to Clark. The charge of Rendering Criminal Assistance could be punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine as large as $20,000. read more
Jul 11
Earlier this year a bill was introduced in the state Senate Rules Committee, which would require the removal of firearms from a domestic violence call if probable cause that a crime was committed was present. The primary goal of the bill is to reduce the risks to all those involved in a domestic violence incident with heightened emotions. read more
Jun 24
Last week a 73-year-old man was arrested in Olympia on suspicion of fatally shooting his wife in a domestic violence altercation. Charges of second-degree murder and first-degree assault have been filed against the husband. The penalties for domestic violence are swift and severe - getting informed about your rights and contacting an attorney to help successfully defend them is crucial to your future. read more
