THE STRUGGLES OF INNOCENT PRISONERS
The Huffington Post provides a forum for Lorenzo Johnson to speak out about the injustice surrounding wrongfully convicted prisoners and to fight for his own freedom. Lorenzo Johnson served 16.5…
LEAD PROGRAM EXPANDS, OFFERING MORE NON-VIOLENT DRUG OFFENDERS AN ALTERNATIVE TO JAIL
…jail time. Your job, relationships, and livelihood may be at stake. These are significant charges and you should not try to tackle them without experienced counsel to advise you appropriately…
JUVENILE COURT: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A MINOR BREAKS THE LAW?
…decision to take the juvenile to a detention facility is less common and based on the seriousness of the charges, criminal history, and whether the accused is thought to be…
INVALID MARRIAGES AND ANNULMENTS IN WASHINGTON STATE
Defined: Annulment is a commonly used term for a court procedure that dissolves a marriage, treating it as though it never happened. In Washington State, a marriage annulment is called…
NOT EVEN DRIVING OR SLEEPING IT OFF? PHYSICAL CONTROL IS AS SERIOUS AS DUI: BE AWARE OF THE LAW!
…the person is under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor and any drug. Penalties: The penalty structure for Physical Control is the same as for DUI. This…
DON’T PANIC! WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE PULLED OVER FOR A TRAFFIC CITATION
The rear-view mirror fills up with red lights… Your heart starts beating fast as you begin to anticipate comes next… DON’T PANIC! Take a deep breath and use these steps…
PROTECT YOURSELF! DON’T BE IN THE DARK ABOUT YOUR FAMILY’S FINANCES
…management is increasingly complicated. Everyone needs to have at least a baseline understanding of their financial situations and knowledge about where to turn to seek clarification on the more complicated…
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! OUR DUI ATTORNEYS URGE YOU TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY & BE PREPARED
…an attorney before answering questions. Admission can be used against you later in court, but your silence or request for counsel cannot. Don’t complete field tests. Drivers have no obligation…
MALICIOUS HARASSMENT: EVEN AS WE CELEBRATE EQUALITY, HATE CRIMES ARE ALIVE AND WELL
…intentionally commits one of the following acts because of his or her perception of the victim’s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory…
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING: LAW & PENALTIES
…classified into two degrees. Criminal Trespass in the first degree is a gross misdemeanor and Criminal Trespass in the second degree is a misdemeanor. Under RCW 9A.52.070: A person is…
DON’T LET YOUR PRIDE FESTIVITIES COME CRASHING TO A HALT: CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY!
…ahead: Save the number of a taxi or rideshare company in your phone so you will always have a backup plan. Use smartphone apps like Lyft or Uber. Consider a…
IDENTITY THEFT: UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AND PROTECTING YOURSELF
…Washington State (RCW 9.35.020): If a person knowingly obtains, possesses, uses, or transfers someone’s personal identification or financial information with the intent to commit crime, or to aid or abet…