What Are the Changes in Washington State DUI Laws? Washington has strict DUI laws and doesn't treat people accused of the offense lightly. At the beginning of 2022, the state made significant changes to the sentencing of DUI charges, outlining new laws on the punishments to be enacted once an accused person is convicted. Understanding [...]
What Does the Law Say About Firearm Possession in Washington State? The right to possess a firearm is enshrined in the US constitution. However, the same constitution recognizes reasonable regulation of weapons. Under 18 USC 922(g), it's illegal for a person to possess a firearm or ammunition if they: Were convicted of any felony in [...]
What is the “Stand Your Ground” Law? Also known as “no duty to retreat,” the “stand-your-ground law legally justifies an individual’s use of force against another without retreating to protect themselves and others against perceived threats and attacks. The law allows anyone who is where they legally are supposed to be to use any force [...]
If your child gets arrested for committing a crime, it can be nerve-racking if you don't know what to do or the legal steps to take to protect your child. It's essential to understand juvenile offenders' rights in the justice system so that you know how to adequately support them through the trial. One of [...]
Our domestic violence lawyers recently learned of 2009 case in Maine where Stephen Voisine was arrested for shooting a bald eagle. Six years earlier, Voisine had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor charge after slapping his girlfriend. Two years later, Voisine was convicted of assaulting her again, and as a result, he was not [...]
Can an innocent person really be set up or “framed” and sent to prison – for years – for a crime that he or she did not commit? Drug crimes defense attorneys say “yes.” In fact, in 2016, one spectacular story about a man who is possibly being framed for murder in Wisconsin is setting [...]
As DUI attorneys, we know that additional law enforcement officers will be patrolling Seattle-area streets and highways looking for impaired drivers on Super Bowl Sunday. Historically, Super Bowl Sunday has been a dangerous time on Washington’s streets and highways due to the high number of people driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs. [...]
If you’re charged with any serious crime in the greater Seattle area, you should retain at once the advice and services of an experienced Seattle DUI defense attorney. In the state of Washington, like every other state, most defendants charged with a crime never actually have their case heard by a jury. Instead, most criminal [...]
