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Thurston County (Lacey & Tumwater) – Options For Criminal Case Resolutions
Thurston is considered a more progressive court in terms of therapeutic court options as well as a focus on restorative justice. Unlike many other criminal courts in the state, Thurston District is more accessible to defense attorneys and there is…
Olympia Municipal Court Re-Launches Community Court
If you or a loved one have been accused of a crime in Olympia, you may want to familiarize yourself with the Community Court option. Important “Open House” on September 18th If you want to watch and ask questions of…
Extra Jail, Fines & Suspension In Certain DUI Cases
What Do Aggravating Factors Mean For My Case? In Washington, the prosecutor will consider the unique facts of every DUI arrest when they determine whether aggravating factors exist for purposes of criminal charging. Where aggravating factors are listed in the…
City of Olympia & Thurston County: Basics of Getting Arrested & Bail
Where Will I Be Held? If you are arrested within the City of Olympia, you will be transported outside of the city for jail. Olympia no longer has its own corrections facility. If you are arrested for a misdemeanor, you…
Will I Get Criminally Charged?
If you had contact with law enforcement but were not arrested or told reports will be forwarded to a prosecutor, you may have some waiting to do. We have seen police reports lead to prosecutor charging within hours and up…
Criminal Rules of Procedure & Rules of Evidence
When a person is charged with a crime, there are several aspects to the case that a criminal defense attorney must evaluate critically. Two important factors include whether (1) the proper procedures were followed from investigation and prior to arrest…
Hiring A DUI Or Criminal Defense Lawyer – Why Experience Is So Important
Legal Knowledge and Expertise Experienced criminal defense attorneys have in-depth knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, courtroom procedures, and criminal defense strategies. They understand the nuances of the law and know how to navigate the complexities of…
What Evidence Will Come In At My Trial?
When the criminal rules of evidence refer to evidence being “relevant and admissible,” it’s discussing two key criteria for determining whether evidence can be presented in court. Relevance Evidence is considered relevant if it has a tendency to make a…