Poulsbo Washington has a relatively low crime rate, ranking far down the list with other smaller Washington cities like Stanwood and Washougal. However, that is not to say that there isn’t a very active police department. In fact, the Poulsbo Police certainly…
No. In fact, if you are waiting to be assigned a public defender, you are wasting valuable time. The time between arrest and Arraignment is when we get the most important things done on a case. If you hire Ryan…
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…
Going to court is a little like going to church. If you can behave properly, everyone is welcome. It doesn’t matter if you came in your gym clothes or your Sunday best, most churches will welcome you. Think of court…
Well, it does not seem to be an abundance of dismissed cases. If you are facing a DUI or Physical Control charge, this might not be the information you were looking for. Multiple Prongs To The DUI Statute Since the…
When we urge prospective clients to “lawyer up” as soon as possible, it is not a sales pitch or an attempt to create fear. In fact, it is the opposite reason—we want to increase the odds for a positive outcome. …
Most Americans do not fully understand the pretrial portion of our justice system. While many know you are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, most don’t realize that hundreds of thousands of Americans sit in jail…
Are you planning to attend holiday parties as the designated driver? Good for you! Just remember that there is some risk in taking on that role if you also use marijuana. Many recreational users of marijuana don’t understand…
I received a summons for a DUI. What should I do? Historically, when a person was arrested for DUI, he or she would be taken into custody or, alternatively, directed by the arresting officer to be present in Court the…
