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Jul 16

The Constitution gives every citizen the right to bear arms. However, in order to carry a concealed firearm in the state of Washington, you must obtain proper education and training. Before you decide to carry a concealed weapon, it is important to familiarize yourself with Washington's laws. read more

Jun 22

Every year, numerous innocent men and women are sent to prison for crimes they did not commit. A new study suggests that wrongly incarcerated individuals are the victims of multiple structural problems in our judicial system, like confirmation bias, pressure from media outlets and groupthink. read more

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

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