The police want to question me? What should I do?
Feb 16, 2018
A brief guide on tips for when the police question you. Oh no, the police are at the door! If the police want to question you, that is usually not good. You really do not know if you are a suspect or ...
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What are Miranda Rights? Does my case get dismissed if they were not read to me?
Feb 13, 2018
A short summary of Miranda Rights. A Brief History Miranda rights are based in the 5th Amendment right to remain silent and the 6th Amendment right to counsel.
Prior to Miranda, the police did not ne...
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What is a Department of Licensing Administrative Hearing? Should I request one?
Feb 05, 2018
Explanation of Washington's DOL administrative hearing upon an arrest for DUI. Upon DUI Arrest, You Have 20 Days to Request a DOL Hearing If you get stopped and arrested for a DUI, the police will typ...
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RCW 10.05 Deferred Prosecution in Washington State
Jan 29, 2018
A brief guide to what can be expected under a Deferred Prosecution. What is a Deferred Prosecution Under RCW 10.05? Under RCW 10.05, a person may enter into a special program called a deferred prosecu...
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Potential Consequences of a Conviction
Jan 17, 2018
Potential consequences that you should discuss with your attorney prior to resolving your case. Consequences Outlined in the Plea Agreement If you plead guilty or are found guilty of a criminal offens...
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Washington Adult Misdemeanor Criminal Records
Nov 24, 2017
A brief guide on "cleaning up" your record in Washington State. Introduction In Washington, there are only a handful of ways to "get something off your record." The first thing to understand is that y...
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Domestic Violence Tag in Washington State
Nov 19, 2017
A brief guide to understanding the domestic violence law in Washington. Domestic Violence, Generally In Washington State, virtually any crime can carry a domestic violence ("DV") tag. In some cases, t...
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What to do if you are charged with a crime.
Nov 15, 2017
A brief guide to what you can do when you are charged with a crime. Talk to a lawyer The number one thing you can do for yourself if you are charged with a crime is to consult with an attorney. Find a...
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Misdemeanor Probation Violations in Washington
Nov 15, 2017
A brief explanation of misdemeanor probation violations in Washington State Suspended Sentences Misdemeanor probation violations in Washington are a bewildering experience for many people. In many jur...
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