Can parents in the State of Washington be held legally accountable for crimes committed by their children? You may be surprised by the answer, but the first thing to know is that if your child is charged with a crime, you’ll need to contact a Seattle juvenile defense attorney at once. Juvenile crime rates spike [...]
If you face a criminal charge in the State of Washington – and it could happen to anyone – you should understand how plea bargains are made and how they work. If you’re accused of a crime, before you agree to any plea deal, it’s vital for you to consult a Seattle criminal defense attorney. [...]
Perhaps the most important thing to know about arson and the law is that if you are charged with an arson crime in the State of Washington, you will be in serious legal trouble, and you will need to be represented by the right Seattle criminal defense lawyer. How common is arson in the State [...]
In the State of Washington, assault is treated as a serious, violent crime. A conviction can have severe, long-term repercussions. You could even go to jail. If you are charged with one of these crimes, you can’t afford to be represented by the wrong Seattle criminal defense lawyer. What constitutes assault in the State of [...]
If you’ve never heard of Fentanyl then you should know it is a prescription drug that is recommended for the treatment of severe pain. It is considered to be one of the deadliest drugs in America because it is highly addictive. It is no surprise that prosecutors in Washington are advocating for heavy penalties for [...]
When a criminal offender in the state of Washington is sentenced to probation, the court sets forth the guidelines and conditions of the probation. The offender must follow the rules to the letter during the term of probation or suffer potentially harsh legal consequences for a violation. Exactly how does probation work in this state? [...]
When a defendant faces a criminal charge, it is the defendant's choice to take the case to trial or to enter a guilty plea, avoid a trial, and accept a conviction. An attorney can explain and protect a defendant's rights – and even negotiate a plea deal – but the defendant makes the final decision. [...]
Gun violence and gun crimes are a perennial challenge for law enforcement authorities. Virtually every conceivable approach has been tried. Some of the efforts to reduce gun violence have been moderately successful. Others have not. The City of Seattle is focusing on safe gun storage. This new and controversial gun storage statute took effect on [...]
You may recall that from 2004 through 2007, To Catch A Predator – a “reality cop show” – aired on NBC. Typically, an adult man was lured into meeting a minor for sex. Hidden cameras showed a reporter confronting the potential predator, who was then nabbed by the local police. Critics argued that the suspects [...]
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution restricts the ability of police officers to conduct searches, seizures, and arrests. In fact, your constitutional rights are so fundamental that unless the police have a warrant or probable cause, they cannot search or arrest you. As Seattle drug crimes lawyers, we know that police officer’s feelings, hunches, [...]
