Jul 10
According to the law, any person who "intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent" arrest could be charged with resisting arrest. Here are some tips of avoid being charged with resisting arrest in the first place, and some defense strategies if you are accused of resisting arrest. read more
Jun 22
Every aspect of paying for sex is illegal in Washington, but some offenses are considered more serious than others. Here are some basics to understanding laws related to prostitution. read more
Jun 08
Being accused of a crime is bad enough, but when the charges against you include accusations of being involved in a criminal street gang, the stakes are even higher and the process is even more complicated. read more
May 18
In non-legal environments, many people use the terms homicide and murder interchangeably. That can lead to a lot of confusion when a criminal case is underway. What exactly does homicide mean? What about murder? Or manslaughter? Here's a rundown of what each word means. read more
Apr 20
Losing a criminal case is nearly always devastating. It can feel like all the doors are closing. There is, however, one last potential option open to you even after you've lost: an appeal. Here's a look into the appeal process. read more
