The statute of limitations for forgery and identity theft is three years. The police have plenty of time to investigate and file charges. Paper...

You are correct in that law-enforcement needs consent, a warrant, or a valid exception to the warrant requirement in order to search a vehicle. If...

People don't have the power to press criminal charges, only a proseuctor does. You can call the police and report the crime. The police can...

The Statute of Limitations for felony elude is 3 years from the date of the incident. One of the most common misunderstood legal concepts is what...

The term "domestic violence" actually has nothing to do with violence. The crime is a DV crime if is committed against a "Family or Household...

As both of my colleagues have rightfully pointed out, this isn't as simple a question as you would think. You could very easily find yourself...

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The purpose of a statute of limitations is very widely misunderstood. It limits the amount of time that a party has to file charges in court. Once...

I agree with my colleague. It really comes down to who has the authority to consent to a search. Search and seizure law is actually fairly...

Law enforcment (including animal control) can enter and search a home with a warrant. They are required, among other things, to leave an inventory...

"A temporarily disabled or malfunctioning gun may still meet this statutory definition of firearm. State v. Padilla, 95 Wn.App. 531, 533, 978 P.2d...