STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Jan 09, 2015
A statute of limitation is a law which forbids prosecutors from charging someone with a crime that was committed more than a specified number of years ago. RCW 9A.04.080 governs Washington's statute o...
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VACATING A PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION
Dec 27, 2014
Washington law permits the vacation of some misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor convictions. Unfortunately, the law does not automatically vacate your conviction! If you want your criminal misdemeanor c...
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PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT: THE RULES, THE ISSUES AND THE REMEDIES.
Nov 11, 2014
Most Prosecutors are very professional, approachable, and direct in their dealings. It's rare to find ones who aren't. For the rare exception, however, this guide summaraizes how to handle Prosecutors...
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HAILEY'S LAW: MANDATORY IMPOUND OF VEHICLES FOR DRIVERS FACING DUI CHARGES.
Oct 24, 2014
This guide discusses the history and implementation of Hailey's Law, which went into effect in July of 2011 as another statute designed to preventing people from driving while under the influence (DUI...
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DRUG DUI'S: THE BASIC ISSUES
Oct 23, 2014
This guide summarizes the basic issues involved in drug-related DUI arrests and investigations. It discusses arrests, investigations and the Department of Licensing (DOL). This guide is educational an...
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ALCOHOL DUI'S: THE BASIC ISSUES
Oct 23, 2014
This guide summarizes the basic issues involved in alcohol-related DUI arrests and investigations. It discusses arrests, investigations and the Department of Licensing (DOL). This guide is educational...
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THEY CHARGE ME? CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN A NUTSHELL.
Sep 19, 2014
Here, we summarize the procedural aspects of criminal charges and court hearings. We discusses arraignment, bail, pretrial hearings, motion practice, trial and plea resolutions. At all points, a brief...
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GETTING CASES DISMISSED VIA STIPULATED ORDER OF CONTINUANCE.
Sep 14, 2014
This guide summarizes a legal WHAT IS A STIPULATED ORDER OF CONTINUANCE? In a Stipulated Order of Continuance - also called an SOC - the defendant enters into a contractual agreement with the city or...
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SELF-DEFENSE
Sep 09, 2014
This Legal Guide summarizes self-defense as apotential defense to criminal charges. It also provides information on other lateral defenses which may support a self-defense defense. Contact a qualified...
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VEHICLE IMPOUNDS: THE REASONS, THE RULES AND (HOPEFULLY) THE RELEASE.
Sep 01, 2014
Aargh! It was a bad scene. The cops impounded your vehicle. Perhaps they hope to find evidence of drugs, guns or other unlawful contraband. Whatever the reasons, you are highly inconvenienced. This gu...
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