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Feb 14

Oscar Pistorius, a Paralympic track star, has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, R. S. at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. read more

Feb 11

Many times, someone who is convicted at trial wants to appeal that conviction. Sometimes a defendant believes the jury made the wrong decision, or they are upset that a witness was less than truthful on the stand. read more

Nov 28

According to KHQ News, marijuana will be legal in the state of Washington on December 6th. This means that after pot is declared legal all men and women can smoke this drug freely without fear of arrest. read more

Nov 23

Employees at the Seattle Police Department have been phoning news stations and leaking information about significant cases for over a year, but it wasn't until Wednesday morning that the department was able to reach to the bottom of the case and discover the illegal informants on the team. read more

Nov 20

At Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, we understand that you have a busy schedule, but still want to learn more about Seattle criminal defense. read more

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Should I plead guilty?

Once you plead guilty to a charge, you cannot change your plea afterwards, so it always advised that you talk with a criminal defense attorney at our firm before you do this. Pleading guilty means that you are admitting your conduct is punishable by the law and you know...

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A criminal charge means that you could face sanctions including jail times, fines, probation, potential loss of your driver's license and other penalties. A skilled criminal defense attorney can guide you through the court process and advocate your position in order...

December 16, 2024

Seattle's Sentencing Guidelines For Violent Crimes

Getting arrested for a violent crime in Seattle is scary, and it's natural to wonder what happens next. What will the judge consider? And what could this mean for your future?

December 8, 2024

Wrongful Convictions in Washington Are Too Common

Since its inception, the Washington Innocence Project has been instrumental in overturning numerous wrongful convictions. In recent years, they've helped free 20 innocent people who,...