EHM / SCRAM Electronic home monitoring or EHM (i.e. ankle bracelet) is one method in which a person who has been sentenced to some period of detention can serve that time at home. EHM is an alternative to incarceration in…
Posting bail allows a defendant to be released from custody while awaiting court proceedings. In most cases, posting bail prior to Arraignment can put the defendant in a better position from the outset of the case. However, where the person…
The topic of bail can be confusing—particularly when you are under stress and trying to bail out a loved one. There are rare circumstances when a defense attorney might actually want your loved one to stay in jail until the…
If you are searching the internet about punishments for a first or subsequent DUI conviction, you should stop. The grids you are incessantly reviewing and likely panicking over are simply minimum and maximum penalties. However, if you get good legal…
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…
