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…
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…
When a DUI defense attorney looks over the facts of a case, one of the first stages of analysis is reviewing the investigation for evidence that can be suppressed. In other words, the suppressed evidence would be declared inadmissible at…
Understandably, the first response to a pending criminal charge is to panic. There are so many things to worry about–especially long-term consequences. If this is you, take a deep breath and take Ryan’s words of advice. The reason we don’t…
If you have had interaction with law enforcement and an investigation is underway, get advice right away! Every cop, judge, prosecutor and defense attorney would advise their own friends and family to remain silent and talk to a defense lawyer…