What should you do if your child sells drugs at school in Washington?
People get prescriptions for all kinds of issues, and they often have the potential to be abused. Having these drugs in your home might be commonplace, but you couldn’t have expected y [...]
Expungement and vacating a conviction: What to know
If you have been charged with a crime but didn’t end up with a conviction or have a conviction from the past, both situations may be able to be resolved by vacating a conviction or pur [...]
Why defend against a domestic violence protection order?
If an intimate partner or spouse accuses you of domestic violence, they could go to the police and try to bring charges against you. Other times, they could go to the Washington courts [...]
Civilian charges affecting military career
Can a civilian criminal charge affect my military career? Making a lifetime commitment to the military can lead to excellent benefits, a rewarding career and a secure retirement. Many [...]
What is the most common time of year to get charged with a DUI?
Police officers could pull you over for driving under the influence (DUI) at any point. There are constant traffic patrols, and you never know when you might encounter an officer watch [...]
How parole hearings put inmates in an impossible situation
A criminal conviction for a serious offense will oftentimes cost someone their freedom. The state will order a prison sentence, and the defendant, now a convict, will soon become a lon [...]
What is drug court, and how does it work in Washington?
When the police arrest you for a drug-related offense, the Washington courts will typically arraign you for a criminal charge. You may face incarceration and the prospect of a lifelong [...]
What goes into determining the bail amount?
In Washington state, judges often rely on a bail schedule to determine how much they should impose in a case. It's at the judge's discretion to decide whether to set an amount higher o [...]
How Can Being a First-Time Offender Impact Your Case?
If you have never broken the law before, then doing so for the first time may seem out of character. As a first-time offender, you are in a good position in some ways. This is because [...]