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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…
Am I Going To Be Criminally Charged? What Is Taking So Long?
If you were involved in some kind of law enforcement investigation or were arrested and then released, you might be wondering whether the prosecutor will take action. Obviously, it is nerve-racking to just sit and wait when so much is…
Calls To Inmates – Thurston County Corrections Facility & Nisqually Jail
Communication with a loved one in jail can be tricky. Every city, county, state and federal corrections facility will have different services and rules. It is important to call the correction facility directly during business hours to find out how…