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
Jun 10
After striking a Washington State Patrol trooper's car on I-5 near Everett, a woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Both were fortunate they did not become another statistic to add to the alcohol-related death count for Washington State, which increased between 2016 and 2017. read more
May 20
You may know what happens when you are charged with a DUI in Seattle, but do you know the penalties for being charged with a DUI more than once? With the level of penalties you could face when charged with a subsequent DUI, it is extremely important that you speak to an experienced Seattle DUI criminal defense attorney as quickly as possible. read more
Apr 22
Suspect in Custody for Arson Fires Set in Ballard, Fremont and Queen Anne Neighborhoods
by Lewis & Laws
Recently, Seattle Police Department investigators identified a 38-year old man as the suspect in a series of large arson fires which were set in the Queen Anne, Ballard and Fremont neighborhoods late in 2018. Learn more about the different types of arson and the penalties they carry in Seattle. read more