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…
Communication with a loved one in jail can be tricky. Every city, county, state and federal corrections facility will have different services and rules. It is important to call the correction facility directly during business hours to find out how…
Following a recent meeting of the judicial bench, Judge Nogueira was kind enough to send a list of jail alternative services that Olympia Probation Services is offering to those resolving an Olympia Municipal case as well as other jurisdictions in…
Can I Do Home Detention Instead Of Jail? There are several jail alternatives depending on the jurisdiction where you are charged with a crime. Your options will also depend on the crime you were charged with and how the case…
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…
Being charged with a DUI in Washington is a scary ordeal, especially if you don’t know how the case may resolve. This blog post is intended to provide some guidance for those new to the criminal justice process. A DUI…
Staying out of jail is the primary goal for most people facing a DUI or any criminal charge. The good news is that an experienced criminal defense attorney can keep most clients out of jail if the defendant seeks legal…
Why a private attorney? If you use a public defender, the benefit I am about to explain won’t apply because you won’t get an attorney assigned until the Arraignment. That is too late. No Bail Hold In Washington, if you…
