As we were reviewing upcoming court hearings, we touched base with Pierce County District Court and learned they are handling things a bit differently. Unlike Kitsap County, which is already moving court dates to June and July, Pierce is taking…
One of the frustrations for criminal defense attorneys is helping clients understand that criminal justice is not always just. It is not uncommon that two defendants who have been arrested for DUI will have very different outcomes depending on the…
Whether or not an officer needed to administer Miranda warnings is a complicated box to unpack. Our experience in speaking with clients is that most people believe that the warnings were necessary, and without the warnings, a case may be…
Being arrested or charged with a crime does not mean that you have been found guilty. In fact, you are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. To prove an individual is guilty, the prosecuting…
For some of you, this may seem like a silly question. However, there are a lot of people who have never stepped foot in a courthouse or are young and have never heard of “business casual.” Never feel too embarrassed…
There are many reasons a person can benefit from having a private attorney on the case before the arraignment. If you have been arrested, received a summons to appear, or you are trying to help a loved one through the…
Are you planning to attend holiday parties as the designated driver? Good for you! Just remember that there is some risk in taking on that role if you also use marijuana. Many recreational users of marijuana don’t understand that THC…
For various reasons, people leave the State of Washington with unresolved legal issues. More often than not, a person is under investigation for a crime but not yet charged when they move. By the time the prosecutor’s office charges the…
If you were recently arrested or received a Summons in the mail to appear on a criminal charge, it is important that you deal with your legal issues promptly. Many people want to put off dealing with the cost and…
