Do You Have the Right to Remain Silent?
Jun 07, 2010
For many years in nearly all TV cop shows, the police read the Miranda warnings to the people they arrest. Despite the warnings, they talk. After all, it wouldn't make for very good TV if the suspects...
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Do You Have a Criminal Record?
Apr 29, 2010
This used to be a very straightforward question because there were only two actual sources of official criminal records: the state patrol and the FBI. In fact, that has not changed. What has changed i...
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Why Don't More Bankers Get Indicted?
Apr 27, 2010
Previously I discussed identity theft cases. I will now discuss bank fraud and why it is so hard to charge the very greediest bankers at the top. Although such identity theft cases can involve hundreds...
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How a Federal Indictment Can Spoil Your Day
Apr 20, 2010
Here in Seattle, federal prosecutors have a conviction rate that easily exceeds 90%. In simple terms if you are indicted here in federal court, don't buy bulk at Costco. Having defended people charged...
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All About Domestic Violence Cases
Apr 09, 2010
What is a domestic violence case? Legally it involves a variety of crimes, such as assault, harassment, or malicious mischief (destruction of property), between spouses, family members, people in datin...
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What happens at the first court appearance for misdemeanors?
Apr 07, 2010
What happens at the first court appearance (or intake) for misdemeanors?
If the crime is a DUI or domestic violence misdemeanor, you must appear for the arraignment. That is the court appearance at whi...
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What to do if YOU ARE ARRESTED FOR (DUI) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Dec 28, 2009
1. REMAIN CALM Your behavior is under observation. Being calm and rational helps in many different ways. 2. ASK FOR A LAWYER You have a right to talk to a lawyer before taking the official breath ...
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