Seahawks rookie QB Trevone Boykin was charged with assault this week, stemming from his Dec 31st arrest in San Antonio. Boykin was in San Antonio for the Valero Alamo bowl and was arrested after a late night altercation near a bar. He reportedly was arrested after being thrown out of a bar for fighting with employees, and then …
In a recent article by seattlepi.com, DUI hotspots in Seattle are highlighted, revealing the city’s top 6 intersections for DUI arrests. The data comes from Project Know, which is an organization that helps connect people to addiction treatment resources. Project Know released a study that tracked 2,734 DUI arrests occurring throughout 2015, looking at the locations where DUI arrests …
Social media outlets provide an unfortunate, rampant arena for harassment and bullying, particularly among teenagers and young adults. The opposite of “ghosting” is stalking and harassment. Are you a victim or being falsely accused? We can help. The Seattle Times reports another incident this week where online harassment hit a dangerous level. An 18 year old …
Memorial Day weekend symbolically kicks off summer festivities and many people are looking to kick off their summer festivities with a road trip. AAA projects that more than 38 million Americans are expected to travel this weekend, making it the second highest travel volume on a Memorial Day weekend, and the most in over a decade. AAA estimates a …
I-90 drivers will need to continue to watch their speeds, after the rejection of a proposal to increase the speed limit from 70 to 75 mph. The Seattle Times reports that the state decided last week they will not raise the speed limit along rural sections of I-90 in Eastern Washington, as was proposed. The Washington …
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone – How did you celebrate? Historically, “Cinco de Mayo” (May 5th) commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Though the holiday is relatively minor in Mexico, it has evolved in the U.S. to become a celebration of Mexican culture, music, food …
In Washington State, robbery charges are quite serious. All robbery charges are considered felonies. Stakes are high and penalties are severe. Definition of Robbery: Under the Revised Code of Washington statutes (RCW 9A.56.190), Robbery is defined as follows: A person commits robbery when he or she unlawfully takes personal property from the person of another …
Texting while driving remains a commonplace and dangerous practice. The New York Times suggests it is actually getting worse with drivers not only texting, but taking selfies and using other apps and social media sites while on the road. The article estimates road fatalities were up 8% from 2014-2015 due to the increase in distracted driving. Concern …
Washington State has new rules for electronic cigarettes, with a dual goal of targeting public vaping of marijuana. The Chronicle describes concern about teenage use of handheld vaporizers to evade marijuana laws. In Washington State, people 21 and over can possess up to an ounce of marijuana (usable/dried). People 21 and over may also possess 16 ounces …
A DUI is more than just an unfortunate end to a night out. There can be very serious consequences. In addition to the tragic risk of injury or death to yourself or those around you, you could be looking at driver’s license suspension, large fines, jail time, and the long term impacts of a criminal …
Vehicle break-ins are on the rise in Seattle, according to recent reports, and Seattle police are dedicating a team of investigators to target this citywide crime spree. They are also expanding their telephone reporting unit and revamping electronic reporting options to improve service. Komo News reports that there have been 3,493 car prowl reports thus far in …
April is recognized by the National Safety Council as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to draw attention to the widespread problem of distracted driving. Distracted driving refers to activity that disrupts a driver’s focus. Cell phone activity distracts a driver’s attention and thus endangers the driver, their passengers, other drivers and passengers on the road, and pedestrian bystanders. Thousands …
