Understanding the difference between a criminal charge (a formal accusation) and the charging process (the steps leading up to that accusation) is important because it affects a person’s legal status and rights. It is important that those being investigated or…
Miranda warnings were established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) and are designed to inform individuals of their constitutional rights before they are interrogated while in police custody. The goal of Miranda warnings is to protect…
Parking Lot Fiascos At The Holidays With packed parking lots and stressed drivers, hit and run unattended accidents are not uncommon during the holidays. Unfortunately, they can be a pain given you are short on time, the mall is crowded,…
One of the more common cases we handle is a charge of Hit & Run—Unattended. It’s always a shocking experience to receive this Summons in the mail because 95% of the clients who hire us, do not believe they hit…
I did something really stupid and was charged with a crime. Can I just pay the person back and make it go away? The closest thing to being able to “make it go away” is what in Washington is called…
