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Oct 23

When officers suspect criminal activity, they can search and seize items from your home, a car, or property. However, there are limitations to this search and seizure and the laws also strive to protect individuals and their privacy. read more

Oct 09

Many people believe that first-time DUI charges are not that serious. However, even one DUI on your driving record can have long-lasting and severe consequences. read more

Sep 28

Since the coronavirus began, more people have been shopping online and avoiding crowded department stores and shopping malls. This has led to an even larger increase in Amazon and other online deliveries. Porch packages are easy targets for thieves looking to cash in on some free merchandise. read more

Sep 14

In August 2020, a new Seattle Community Court launched. This court has two main goals: to reduce incarceration in the city and resolve low level, non-violent cases quickly. They believe that low-level criminal cases can best be resolved by connecting offenders to community resources, not by placing them in prison. read more

Aug 26

Police officers often interrogate suspects in crimes to get them to admit guilt and help them uncover other suspects. Interrogations involve complex legal technicalities but suspects still have rights during this time. It is important to understand interrogations and what will happen, so you can protect those rights. read more

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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...

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,...