Advice on the emotional toll of a DUI in Seattle

If you got arrested and charged with a DUI, you might think it is a simple everyday charge that won't have a long-lasting effect on you or your driving record. Unfortunately, if you live in the state of Washington - that's simply not true. Here, DUI convictions never go away read more

If you or someone you know has been arrested, you might be confused about what that means. Have they been charged with a crime? Is an arrest the same thing as being charged with a crime? read more

According to Crime in Washington 2020, 5,811 violations of weapons laws occurred in the state of Washington in 2020. There were 1,760 arrests for weapons crimes, with weapons violations taking place on a highway/road/alley, residences, parking lots or garages, airplanes/buses/trains or terminals, and specialty stores. read more

According to KHQ-Q6, violent crimes are on the rise in Washington and across the nation. Violent crimes consist of rape, robbery, homicide, and aggravated assault. This group of crimes saw a five percent increase from 2019 to 2020, primarily due to an increase in homicides. In fact, the number of murders increased by almost 30 percent during a year marked by a pandemic, lockdowns, protests, and a sharp rise in gun sales. read more

If you have been charged with a criminal offense, whether a misdemeanor or felony, your first court event after being charged is known as an arraignment. The arraignment will take place usually within the first day or two after you have been charged and/or arrested. read more