Staying out of jail is the primary goal for most people facing a DUI or any criminal charge. The good news is that an experienced criminal defense attorney can keep most clients out of jail if the defendant seeks legal…
If you were arrested in Thurston County and outside of the City of Olympia or Lacey, you will be charged by the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office. If you were arrested for DUI or another misdemeanor level crime, you will appear…
Bainbridge Island is primarily patrolled by Bainbridge Island Police. The patrol area is not particularly large for the number of law enforcement on the Island. For this reason, we see more “involvement” when there are responses to 911 calls. What…
Are you researching how to find the best or most experienced criminal defense lawyer in Kitsap County for your DUI, Hit & Run, Assault, Domestic Violence case or some other misdemeanor offense? It really is hard because so much is…
Poulsbo Washington has a relatively low crime rate, ranking far down the list with other smaller Washington cities like Stanwood and Washougal. However, that is not to say that there isn’t a very active police department. In fact, the Poulsbo Police certainly…
No. In fact, if you are waiting to be assigned a public defender, you are wasting valuable time. The time between arrest and Arraignment is when we get the most important things done on a case. If you hire Ryan…
Assault charges with the special allegation of domestic violence are very common this time of year. Perhaps it’s the stress of finances or just spending too much time together, tensions are higher. Part of our job is to help the…
At Witt Law Group, we handle a lot of Assault–DV cases. The term domestic violence or DV is often used incorrectly. The actual charge in Washington is typically Assault Fourth Degree—DV. Domestic violence is a special allegation and the DV…
Should I Just Use a Public Defender? Hiring a private defense attorney can be pretty costly. Most folks don’t have thousands of dollars to do that nor were planning to be in trouble. It’s understandable that a person would prefer…
