More and more people are receiving a Summons to Appear on criminal cases and it’s causing some confusion. Why is the Prosecutor waiting so long to decide whether I broke the law? Why The Change? The landscape of criminal law…
We have always enjoyed providing legal services in Kitsap County because it offers such a diverse group of people and legal challenges. In such a small geographical area, we have city, county, and federal laws pertaining to crimes such DUI,…
When you find yourself charged with a crime, it is normal to go through a state of shock. After all, if you’re like 90% of our clients, you’ve never been in trouble before. Nearly half of our criminal defense clients…
When you come to our office, we will provide you with an intake form that we will use for contact information and other relevant data regarding your case. The following checklist should provide some guidance regarding information and documents that…
More often than not, the first question asked by new personal injury clients is, “What is my case worth?” When the conversation turns to “I have a friend who was offered $100,000 for their whiplash case,” we know that it’s…
In the world of personal injury, soft tissue cases are among the most challenging for an attorney. The challenge comes in the form of managing client expectations with insurance realities. Every human being feels pain differently and for different…
The issue of bail is always challenging. First, it can be expensive. Second, if you want your loved one to “learn a lesson,” is it best to leave her in jail? Finally, will the Court consider the person less “upstanding”…
People often call the office and ask about getting a “No Contact” Order against their obnoxious neighbor. While there is an order that can assist in this situation, it is not technically a No Contact Order. There are four types…
One of the hardest parts of being arrested for a DUI is the challenge of having an ignition interlock device (IID) required for driving. If you’re a parent, there is the embarrassment of explaining that you really don’t want to…
If you are arrested for a DUI in the State of Washington, you will likely find yourself seeking a DUI drug and alcohol assessment. Some people wait until they are convicted of DUI and ordered to get this assessment. However,…
