SEAFAIR IS COMING! FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH WASHINGTON STATE BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (“BUI”) LAWS

…boating significantly increases in the Seattle area this time of year. Alcohol is frequently a common component of the experience of boating, but in Washington State BUI is a significant…

UNDERSTANDING VEHICULAR ASSAULT & VEHICULAR HOMICIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE

Vehicular Assault: Vehicular Assault, including hit and run, is a serious crime and comes with potentially severe penalties. Under Washington State Law, Vehicular Assault in Washington State is classified as…

“BUYER BEWARE”: UNDERSTANDING PATRONIZING LAW & KING COUNTY’S INCREASED EFFORTS TO PROSECUTE

…convicted men examine their attitudes about sexuality and motivations for soliciting prostitution. Patronizing a prostitute is a misdemeanor under Washington State legislature (RCW 9A.88.110). A person is guilty of patronizing…

WASHINGTON STATE NEGLIGENT DRIVING CHARGES: UNDERSTANDING THE LAW & CONSEQUENCES

…lead to a DUI arrest. Do not make these admissions to law enforcement and help them build a case against you. If you are asked about consumption of alcohol or…

UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS IN WASHINGTON STATE: MINOR DUI AND MINOR IN POSSESSION

…discretion of the judge, up to the maximum. Commonly, the judge will order community service, work crew, fines, or alcohol classes as alternatives to jail time. A Minor DUI arrest…

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: UNDERSTANDING THE LAWS AND PENALTIES

…crime Malicious Mischief. This can include graffiti, vandalism, or other modes of destruction. It may also include erasing records, information, or other computer-related files, or interference with the use of…

CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATIONS IN WASHINGTON STATE

…of child support every two years. If 24 months have passed from the date of the entry of the child support order or since the last modification (whichever is latest),…

SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH NEXTDOOR TO REDUCE CRIME

…manage crime. Seattle residents can select their neighborhood, organized by precinct, and view their community’s unique Micro Community Policing Summary. The summary includes a listing of community priorities for the

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

…law will be closely examined to determine whether the forgery charge meets grounds to be punished as a criminal offense: Making, completing, altering, possessing, or using: A person must make,…

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…

HIGHLIGHTED CASE SUMMARY: AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE IN DUI CASE YIELDS FAVORABLE RESULTS

…Time is of the essence. Your DUI attorney must act with urgency, effectiveness, and competency in order to minimize or eliminate the consequences of a DUI could have on your