Feb 23
For a lot of people, a background check is no big deal—but if you've got a record, you know that sinking feeling you get when you realize that you may not get a job or an apartment because of your prior convictions. Fortunately, a criminal record may not always be the end of the world—in fact, some infractions, convictions, and other transgressions may be expunged. read more
Dec 19
If you thought that the legalization of marijuana meant there would be no more pot arrests, you were incorrect. That's a lesson that a King County woman and several of her associates learned last month when they were arrested for their involvement in a drug ring. read more
Oct 11
Everyone's seen the headlines about Millennials: they're lazy and entitled and can't do anything right. But regardless of what you think of Millennials recent numbers from the Bureau of Justice Statistics show that they're nowhere near the most criminal generation. read more
Sep 20
Every day in America, men and women are stopped, searched, and arrested for drug charges. To get a better understanding of the legal system as it pertains to drugs and drug charges, it's a good idea to brush up on which drugs fall under which categories—and why. read more
Aug 09
Heroin usage is on the rise nationally and Seattle is no exception. Though they're legal under certain circumstances, being caught with prescription drugs is every bit as serious as being caught with heroin, cocaine, and other controlled substances. read more