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Jun 10

Being arrested and charged with DUI can be a nightmare. Fortunately, there are numerous defense strategies we can use to have the charges against you reduced or even dismissed altogether. read more

May 25

Although the breathalyzer is widely accepted as a means of "proving" BAC, the results of the device are actually nothing more than an estimate. Unfortunately, this "estimate" can be influenced in a number of ways. read more

May 11

The Coronavirus pandemic fully hit the United States in March 2020. In Washington, a stay-at-home order was officially issued on March 23 and since then, burglaries in Seattle have increased by 21 percent. read more

Apr 28

Battery is offensive or harmful touching, while an assault occurs when someone attempts to commit battery, using threats. While some states treat assault and battery as a single crime, in Washington, an assault charge covers both the threat of force, as well as the actual use of force, subjecting you to assault charges, even in cases where battery occurred. read more

Apr 17

According to a recent article in the Seattle Times, Seattle merchants have seen an uptick in shoplifting. Shoplifting is considered larceny in the state of Washington, and penalties can be fairly steep—not only fines but potentially jail time as well. read more

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March 28, 2025

A DUI Arrest in Seattle If You're Visiting from Out of State

If you've been arrested for a DUI while visiting Seattle, you're probably feeling lost, scared, and unsure of what to do next. Your mind is spinning with questions about what happens now,...

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