The Confusion Surrounding Domestic Violence Charges
Learn all about this unique "tag" of domestic violence that can be attached to underlying criminal charges.
Ryan Witt
Four Reasons To Hire An Attorney For A Traffic Ticket.
1. The finding of “committed” for a moving violation can have long-term consequences. Moving violations generally count against a person’s driving record for three years. Once a driver’s insurance company catches wind of the violation, rates raise significantly! Additionally, they stay at an elevated…
In Trouble For Furnishing Liquor To A Minor?
During the pandemic, many special “stings” and task force programs were put on the back burner. Now that Covid has rounded the two year mark, our office is seeing these less regular cases come back into the forefront. And the…
What Can Happen If I Am Restationed While A Criminal Case Is Pending?
What can happen if I am being stationed out of Washington state and I do not know yet if I am being charged criminally in a civilian court? This situation is very similar to being deployed while under investigation. The…
Will I Get A Warrant If I Don’t Show Up For Court?
If you miss a court date, the odds are that a judge will issue a warrant. However, there are often things a defendant can do to reduce her risk of getting a warrant or increase the odds that the warrant…
Kitsap County District Court Is Closed Monday, 12/27/2021
December 27, 2021 is a SNOW DAY! All Court hearings scheduled for 12/27/2021 in Kitsap County District Court are canceled. No court tomorrow! Here is the official release from the Court: “Kitsap County Courthouse, all County offices, and County parks…
Can You Do A Deferred Prosecution On A DV Case?
If you are facing a Domestic Violence charge in the State of Washington, you may be eligible to enter a rigorous but rewarding treatment plan commonly known as a Deferred Prosecution. A successful Deferred Prosecution ends with the current charge(s)…
An Explanation Of Washington’s Mandatory Arrest Law For Domestic Violence
People are often shocked by the rule that when a law enforcement officer responds to a domestic violence call, someone has to be arrested. Even if the individuals involved don’t want assistance, and everything is back in a peaceful state,…
Have You Been Arrested For DUI With A Blow Below .08?
Do You Think The Charge Will “Go Away” For That Reason? Don’t Count On it! In the State of Washington, the DUI statute has multiple prongs and one of the prongs is “affected by”—meaning the cop decides if you’re affected…
Why Are Assault Cases On The Rise?
During the pandemic, what has risen at a rate as sharply as the virus? – Occurrences of domestic violence. The conditions that people have been required to endure (unexpected time at home, unemployment and financial insecurity, anxiety, and stress) are…