SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH NEXTDOOR TO REDUCE CRIME

…micro level, with the aim of diminishing crime. This week, the Seattle Police Department revealed its Micro Community Policing Plans(MCPP). They have divided up Seattle into 55 communities, each with…

DEFERRED PROSECUTION – IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

…successfully complete the treatment program and comply with the terms, you will face the original charges and consequences and still may be required to complete the treatment program. Important points…

FORGERY 101: UNDERSTANDING THE LAWS AND PENALTIES OF FORGERY IN WASHINGTON STATE

…fines, probation, or restitution. A forgery conviction on your record may also impact your ability to obtain housing or employment! Given the significant, devastating consequences involved, it is important to…

Parenting Plan Modifications

A final Parenting Plan is issued by the court when your divorce and child custody settlements are completed. The Parenting Plan may have been jointly agreed upon or may have…

FAMILY LAW: RELOCATION OF CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON STATE

…process can be emotionally charged, complicated, and extremely stressful. Whether you are proposing relocation or objecting to a relocation proposal, you will need to work closely with a knowledgeable family…

APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH

…and families, and on the community. Alcohol and Crime: *Drinking and driving perhaps receives the greatest amount of public attention. Drinking and driving is connected to a devastating estimate of…

UNDERSTANDING PROTECTION ORDERS IN WASHINGTON STATE

Commonly, people use the term “restraining order” when they are seeking a court order for protection, to prevent contact that is harassing or abuse. However, this is a frequently misused…

EXTRA DUI PATROLS TO HIT STREETS FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY WEEKEND

…someone else to. If you are the designated driver, don’t drink. Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages Save the number of a taxi or rideshare company in your phone so you always have…

HIGHLIGHTED CASE SUMMARY: BEST CASE SCENARIO ACHIEVED IN FELONY VUCSA CASE

…can never be refiled. Outcome: Felony drug charge (VUCSA) dismissed – March 2015 This client is now able to move on with their life free from probation, a damaging criminal…

CELL PHONE & TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAWS

…use a wireless communications device or hand-held mobile telephone while driving. Drivers must use hands-free devices. Drivers with Instruction Permits (RCW 46.20.055) or Intermediate Licenses (RCW 46.20.075) cannot use any…

HIGHLIGHTED CASE SUMMARY: “FIRST AMENDMENT IN ACTION”

…was exercising his constitutional right to free speech. Outcome: Obstruction charge from the Occupy Seattle protest was dismissed. Court found defendant was exercising constitutional right to free speech by engaging…

FEDERAL STUDY: DRIVERS WHO HAVE USED POT AREN’T MORE DANGEROUS THAN SOBER DRIVERS

…and who had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 were four times as likely to crash as sober drivers. Drivers with a .16 BAC level are 14 times as…