3 Things To Know About Bail
If you or a loved one is being held in jail, the bail process can be very confusing. Bail is also very expensive. Consequently, by the time we get a call from family, everyone is pretty frustrated. Typically, the first…
If you or a loved one is being held in jail, the bail process can be very confusing. Bail is also very expensive. Consequently, by the time we get a call from family, everyone is pretty frustrated. Typically, the first…
When facing any criminal charge, it is critical to know what options you have for resolution. For example, if charged with Assault 4 with a domestic violence special allegation you have fewer alternative options to resolve the case than a…
1. Call the Police If anyone was injured in an accident, you must call the police. You need to have an officer do an investigation. The report provided by the officer will be invaluable for resolving an accident and making…
Pedestrian accidents pose some different challenges as compared to auto accidents. The injuries are often more severe but there are also unique challenges with insurance. Typically, an injured pedestrian will have the added benefit of one additional insurance to use,…
Medical Care In serious injury accidents, where the driver is taken in an ambulance, there is no choice as to whether you will have medical bills. They are coming! There will be an ambulance bill, ER facility bill, ER doctor…
Since an Arraignment is the first time you are formally presented to a judge regarding a criminal charge, it tends to be the most stressful part of a criminal case. For this reason, we take a lot of calls regarding…
1. Human Bias While we have a presumption of innocence in the United States, we can’t ignore that humans also have bias—some conscious and some unconscious. When a person remains in custody for the duration of a case and only…
Knowing when or if you will be charged with a crime can be more confusing than most people would assume. Unless you were arrested and received notification of the court date for your Arraignment, you are stuck in legal limbo.…
The scenario where a person was stopped or arrested for a DUI and then “let go” is fairly new. Only a few years ago, the scenario was quite different. The state of Washington had a mandatory impound law, which required…
Assault charges are very serious criminal cases. One of the biggest challenges is fighting the No Contact Order once a person is arrested for Assault 4 with the special allegation of domestic violence. The cost to the person accused, as…