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Jun 08

If you are facing criminal charges, you may wonder how much weight eyewitness testimony will carry in your case. For decades, eyewitness testimony has been considered one of the most compelling forms of evidence in criminal trials. However, recent studies have shown that eyewitness testimony is not always accurate and often unreliable. Many different factors can influence an eyewitness' memory and the details they remember. How can eyewitness testimony be flawed? Eyewitness testimony is often inaccurate because of the fallibility of human memory. Our memories are not perfect and are influenced by numerous factors, including stress, fear, and time. In addition, eyewitnesses may be influenced by leading questions, suggestive lineups, and other factors that can affect the accuracy of their testimony. As a result, eyewitness testimony is not always reliable, and criminal defense lawyers can challenge this testimony in court. read more

Apr 26

According to The Seattle Times, a 21-year-old Edmonds man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for setting fire to two police cars during last summer's protests in downtown Seattle read more

Apr 12

The Seattle Times reported that Anti-Asian hate crimes rose an alarming 33 percent between 2019 and 2020 in the city of Seattle, rising 149 percent during the same timeframe in the country's largest cities. read more

Mar 24

On February 25, 2021, a Washington State Supreme Court struck down Washington's felony drug possession law. This new ruling leaves the state without a drug possession law for the time being. As a result, many police departments, including those in Seattle and Bellevue, ordered their officers to stop making arrests for simple drug possession. read more

Mar 10

If you've been arrested and charged with a DUI in Seattle, Bellevue or anywhere in the state of Washington, you may wonder how this arrest will affect your life. Will you be able to drive to work? How will you support your family? What will happen to your insurance rates? read more

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November 26, 2024

Understanding Shoplifting Laws for Minors: What Seattle Parents and Teens...

In Washington State, shoplifting is one of the most common juvenile offenses, but it's far from harmless. While it may seem minor, taking items without paying can lead to serious legal and...

November 13, 2024

What is Implied Consent and How Does it Work in Washington State?

When you get behind the wheel in Washington, you're not just agreeing to follow traffic laws—you're also agreeing to something called "implied consent." Whether you realize it or not,...