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What Is The Difference Between A Felony, Misdemeanor Or Gross Misdemeanor?
When potential clients call our office, they generally know what “crime” they’ve been charged with but they don’t always know what that means. For example, many people think they are charged with “domestic violence” when, in fact, they are facing…
Don’t Let a Mistake Define You
Life is full of knock down moments. The loss of a loved one. The loss of a job. The loss of a marriage or a terminal illness. When it happens, you can get lost in the feelings of despair or…
I Was Arrested, But The Stop Was In A Parking Lot. Is That A Valid Arrest?
A traffic stop is a seizure for purposes of the Washington State Constitution. Such a stop is permissible only if the initial interference with the suspect’s freedom of movement is justified at its inception. Law enforcement is not justified in…
What To Do If You Are Accused Of Racing
“The cop said I was racing! I don’t know what he is talking about!”
I Was Accused Of Trespassing. What Does That Mean?
In the State of Washington, trespassing can be either civil or criminal in nature. Basically, it depends on who is bringing the cause of action.
100 Deadliest Days Of Driving
On Monday, we begin the “100 Deadliest Days of Driving” as accidents increase by 15% for teens from Memorial Day until Labor Day. While car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens, it becomes even worse for the…
I Got A DUI. How Much Jail Time Am I Facing?
What am I facing? Will I go to jail? If I spent the night in jail, will I go back to jail?
What is Our Success Rate In DUI Defense?
We frequently see our competition post advertising with statements like, “98% success rate” on DUIs. Needless to say, this becomes rather confusing for the general public as they search for legal counsel.