If you show up to court on your DUI and the Clerk told you that your case was dismissed it’s most likely because the prosecution is waiting for the results of your blood sample before “officially” charging the case. Do…
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…
Port Orchard Municipal Court and Kitsap County District Court differ primarily in jurisdiction but they hear similar types of cases and process criminal charges in a similar way. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between these two courts: Jurisdiction Port Orchard Municipal Court…
Thurston is considered a more progressive court in terms of therapeutic court options as well as a focus on restorative justice. Unlike many other criminal courts in the state, Thurston District is more accessible to defense attorneys and there is…
What Do Aggravating Factors Mean For My Case? In Washington, the prosecutor will consider the unique facts of every DUI arrest when they determine whether aggravating factors exist for purposes of criminal charging. Where aggravating factors are listed in the…
Where Will I Be Held? If you are arrested within the City of Olympia, you will be transported outside of the city for jail. Olympia no longer has its own corrections facility. If you are arrested for a misdemeanor, you…
If you had contact with law enforcement but were not arrested or told reports will be forwarded to a prosecutor, you may have some waiting to do. We have seen police reports lead to prosecutor charging within hours and up…
When a person is charged with a crime, there are several aspects to the case that a criminal defense attorney must evaluate critically. Two important factors include whether (1) the proper procedures were followed from investigation and prior to arrest…
Legal Knowledge and Expertise Experienced criminal defense attorneys have in-depth knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, courtroom procedures, and criminal defense strategies. They understand the nuances of the law and know how to navigate the complexities of…
When the criminal rules of evidence refer to evidence being “relevant and admissible,” it’s discussing two key criteria for determining whether evidence can be presented in court. Relevance Evidence is considered relevant if it has a tendency to make a…
