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3 Hidden Injuries After An Accident
These Injuries May Not Be Immediately Apparent The forces of a car accident often throw a person forward. However, when only one side or shoulder is pinned back with a seatbelt, it can contort the body and lead to intense…
Urine Drug Testing – Know The Do’s & Don’ts Before You Go
Court Ordered Drug & Alcohol Testing — The UA In the criminal justice world, the urine drug test is abbreviated to UA. Your lawyer, probation, and many others will report whether your UA was positive or negative for substances. It…
Thurston County Jail – How To Check In
If you are facing a misdemeanor or felony criminal charge and have been sentenced in Thurston County District Court or Superior Court, you will report to the Thurston County Jail. Thurston County DUI and Physical Control Information What To Bring…
SR22 INSURANCE AFTER A DUI OR PHYSICAL CONTROL CHARGE
When you are facing a DUI/DWI or Physical Control charge, one of the more minor issues that arises is the specialized insurance certificate you must acquire. Once you are eligible to be reinstated or are seeking the Ignition Interlock License,…
Drug & Alcohol – Chemical Dependency Evaluations In DUI / Drunk Driving Cases
Determining Substance Abuse Disorder After A DUI Arrest If you have been requested or ordered to seek a chemical dependency evaluation, the process can be frustrating and even confusing. First, do not be surprised if you hear various terms used…
Bainbridge Island Municipal Court – What You Need To Know
The New Courthouse The City of Bainbridge Island recently invested in a beautiful new courthouse. Since it is so new, we thought we better share some information about its location and what to expect inside. Don’t panic if you go…
What To Say In Court
Tips for Your First Time In Criminal Court The first time you appear in court, it is likely for your Arraignment. If you are not familiar with the actual criminal court process (television shows really misconstrue the process!), it is…
No Contact Orders, Protection Orders & Restraining Orders
Why So Many Orders? While the words “no contact” “protection” and “restraining” seem to mean the same thing, they actually relate to very specific types of cases and courts. No Contact Orders If you hear the words “no contact order,”…