The Purpose Of Your Arraignment
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…
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…
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…
DUI investigations are somewhat unique in that an officer is trying to find probable cause for your arrest with your help. And, even though the officer is doing an active investigation with your help, you are not actually in custody.…
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…
Consuming Alcohol Prior To Driving The offense of DUI or Driving Under the Influence consists of “driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.” You can drive after consuming alcohol so long as you are not impaired…