Aug 09
Heroin usage is on the rise nationally and Seattle is no exception. Though they're legal under certain circumstances, being caught with prescription drugs is every bit as serious as being caught with heroin, cocaine, and other controlled substances. read more
Jul 25
To paraphrase Jay Z, when you see the lights in your rearview mirror, you may think you have a few choices: Either pull over, or burn rubber. And while running for it may seem like a good idea at the time, it's rarely a good idea to add another charge—which is exactly what happens when you evade police. But if you're not quite sure what constitutes evasion—and just how much worse it might make your situation—keep reading to find out how serious it really is. read more
Jul 13
If you asked, just about any first-year law student or police academy newbie could quickly tell you which season is typically the most crime-heavy: Summer. How do we know about summer crime? It's simple—there's data. read more
Jun 23
The Fourth of July is a beloved American holiday, filled with hot dogs, cookouts, the occasional sunburn—and of course, fireworks. However, the rules around when you can and can't buy, sell, or shoot off fireworks are fairly strict—and if you're caught using or selling them when you're not supposed to, you could incur a serious fine. read more
Jun 07
You've heard it on every crime procedural: A detective or officer of the law threatens a witness with "obstruction of justice" if they don't cough up some crucial piece of information. And while it may seem like the only way to obstruct justice is to keep an important morsel of intel away from a hard-working beat cop, the truth is that an obstruction charge can actually be quite a bit more complicated—and the prosecution and defense can be quite a bit more murky. read more
