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Being listed on a sex offender registry can dramatically affect someone’s life. Fortunately, for some people, there is a clear path to removing their names from the registry. Note: Thi [...]

People often think of Washington as a state with liberal drug policies. Legalization of certain previously banned drugs does mean that some people who may have run afoul of the law no [...]

Washington changed its statute of limitation laws regarding rape in 2019. Though nearly three years have passed since the changes, due to the nature of the internet, the old laws can s [...]

Age of consent laws aren’t as straightforward as they seem and violations can lead to life-altering consequences. Here are the basics: What is the Age of consent in Washington Consent [...]

If the police illegally enter your home, they know that they cannot use any evidence they find in court. This is known as the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine. Essentially, evidenc [...]

Whether you get arrested during an unexpected traffic stop or at the front door of your home, you will naturally worry about what your arrest may mean for your future. Will you end up [...]

The possession and/or viewing of child pornography is not covered by First Amendment free speech rights and the penalties are severe. In this era, most child pornography charges involv [...]

In 1988, Washington State set its age of consent at 16. Here is what that means and when/if exceptions apply. What does age of consent mean? This is the minimum age, in this case 16, w [...]

The Miranda Warning is one of the best-known protections for individuals accused of a criminal offense. Following a Supreme Court ruling decades ago, police departments across the coun [...]