Always Read the Statute
Dec 08, 2011
A competent lawyer might think that, because its almost 2012, he or she can rely on the constitutionality of Washington statutes and municipal codes especially ones that have been around for a long ti...
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Consider Your Alternatives
Jun 13, 2011
The Washington State Legislature recently passed Haileys Law a bill allowing police to impound vehicles of suspected drunk drivers for a minimum of 12 hours after the driver is cited. Because police,...
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A hunch ain't much
Oct 25, 2010
The Washington Supreme Court has once again rejected the notion that police can seize individuals without a warrant based on an officer's hunch that an individual is involved in criminal activity.
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Delay of Game -- By Casey Arbenz
May 26, 2010
In Washington, if a juvenile commits a crime and then turns 18, the State may charge him or her as an adult for the conduct that occurred while he/she was a juvenile. While a defendant has no constitu...
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Mere presence – not a crime! -- By Casey Arbenz
May 26, 2010
A recent Hester Law Group case involved a client who let a few of his friends live in his detached garage. These "friends" created a meth lab in the garage, and our client was charged as an accomplice...
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Armed and Dangerous – or just “Armed?” -- By Casey Arbenz
May 26, 2010
The Washington State Constitution guarantees its citizens the right to bear arms: "The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the State, shall not be impaired...." Wash....
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Behind Closed Doors -- By Casey Arbenz
May 26, 2010
Washingtonians have a constitutionally guaranteed right to a public trial. This right extends to the jury selection process; however, potential jurors may be interviewed in private under "exceptional ...
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