What Is Distracted Driving?
Dec 07, 2024
Distracted driving is operating a motor vehicle, while performing any activity that distracts a driver’s attention from safely operating a vehicle. It includes any behavior that shifts concentration a...
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When Are the Police Allowed to Use a Taser?
Dec 03, 2024
A taser is a handheld weapon that sends out metal wires with prongs carrying an electrical current that stuns the person who is hit. Typically, it is non-lethal and a better alternative to a firearm. ...
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Plead No Contest
Nov 24, 2024
Pleading "no contest" to a criminal charge means you do not admit fault. But it also does not mean that you are proceeding to trial to fight for your innocence. You are not saying you are guilty, but ...
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Theft vs. Burglary
Oct 01, 2024
The difference between theft and burglary in Washington State. Theft Has Three Degrees Washington has three degrees of theft – first, second, and third. The degree is based upon the value of the prope...
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What To Do When Falsely Accused of a Crime
Sep 11, 2024
It could happen to you any time and at any moment. An innocent person’s life is thrown into shambles because of a false accusation or mistaken identity. Following this accusation, the police show up a...
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What Happens in a Criminal Proceeding?
Sep 09, 2024
Guide to criminal proceedings. Arraignment The first step in criminal proceedings typically is the arraignment. This is a quick initial appearance in front of a judge where a defendant is expected to ...
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What is an Arrest?
Aug 18, 2024
An arrest is the formal exercise of police restraint over a person until they are officially released. If a police officer sees someone commit a crime, they can take that person into custody. For exam...
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Jail Before My Trial
Jul 30, 2024
Once you’re arrested, you don’t immediately have formal charges against you. That happens at your arraignment, which is where a judge will read the charges the prosecutor has decided to bring against ...
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Is a Therapist Required to Report My Crime?
Jul 09, 2024
Therapists typically have a duty to report threats when imminent harm is involved. Specifically, they usually have a duty to warn authorities about two main types of threats: threats of harm to others...
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Appealing a Plea Bargain
Jun 05, 2024
The majority of criminal cases are resolved short of trial due to a plea bargain. When entering a guilty or no contest plea, you effectively give up your right to appeal the sentence, absent an egregi...
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