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Violation of Miranda Rights—Will My Case Get Dismissed?
Miranda warnings were established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) and are designed to inform individuals of their constitutional rights before they are interrogated while in police custody. The goal of Miranda warnings is to protect…
Holiday Shopping Hit & Run? What To Do When Your Sleighs Collide.
Parking Lot Fiascos At The Holidays With packed parking lots and stressed drivers, hit and run unattended accidents are not uncommon during the holidays. Unfortunately, they can be a pain given you are short on time, the mall is crowded,…
Accidents From Driving On A Defective or Poorly Maintained Road
Every year, many motorcyclists, drivers, and road bikers are injured on poorly designed or maintained roads. Often, the injuries are catastrophic due to the combination of a road defect as well as poor driving conditions. When there is no other…
Injury Accident Damages — Medical Injuries, Income, Pain & Suffering
In Washington State, individuals injured in accidents may be entitled to various types of damages to compensate for their losses. These damages are generally categorized as economic damages and non-economic damages. There are many subsets of damages within each category…
Didn’t Sign Your Speeding Ticket? Is It A Defense?
There is no longer a requirement to sign a traffic ticket in Washington for the ticket to be valid. Drivers from other states are often confused by this and think they have some authority to “refuse” the ticket. And, while…
Kitsap County – Posting Bail
Posting bail allows a defendant to be released from custody while awaiting court proceedings. In most cases, posting bail prior to Arraignment can put the defendant in a better position from the outset of the case. However, where the person…
Thurston County – Posting Bail
The topic of bail can be confusing—particularly when you are under stress and trying to bail out a loved one. There are rare circumstances when a defense attorney might actually want your loved one to stay in jail until the…
DUI Sentencing Grid – The Real Truth In Washington State
If you are searching the internet about punishments for a first or subsequent DUI conviction, you should stop. The grids you are incessantly reviewing and likely panicking over are simply minimum and maximum penalties. However, if you get good legal…