Many clients believe that if a past criminal charge was reduced to a lesser offense, dismissed after a deferred prosecution, occurred as a juvenile, or otherwise resolved without a conviction, it no longer exists for future legal purposes. Unfortunately, that…
A new 2023 law could make you guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree if you have custody, control, or possession of a firearm after you have two DUIs on your record within 7 years.…
As the saying goes, never lie to your doctor or your lawyer. The reasoning is pretty clear. The person who is harmed by the lie is typically you. Unfortunately, whether it is due to embarrassment or misunderstanding, clients do frequently…
The rules that apply to requests for expungement of non-conviction history or vacating conviction data in Kitsap County or Thurston County are the same rules that apply throughout the state of Washington. Can my criminal history “disappear” or be hidden?…
For many years, Congress has tried to pass “ban-the-box” legislation to prevent employers from asking about criminal background until the person has had an opportunity to present his or her qualifications for the job. It would also prevent discrimination when…
