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Posted on Apr 30, 2013
In an effort to lower the amount of Driving Under the Influence [DUI] cases in the State of Washington, the State legislature and Governor Insleee have been working to overhaul Washington State's ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2013
On Sunday, a crazed 27-year-old went on a homicidal rampage on Federal Way in Washington. According to reports, an angry man murdered four people on the road by shooting a gun that alerted residents ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2013
The West Seattle Crime Prevention Council, which addresses safety issues throughout the West Seattle area, is meeting on April 16 th to conduct an assessment of gang activity in the West Seattle area. ...
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Posted on Mar 29, 2013
Zumba dance instructor, Alexis Wright, pleaded guilty this week for running a prostitution scheme through her dance studio in Maine. She was arrested months ago for running this scandal and as of ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2013
Ever since Washington became one of the first two states to pass laws legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, the state's legislature has been working to develop rules for the emerging pot ...
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Posted on Mar 7, 2013
Two officers of the law have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Seattle, Washington while off duty. They received their sentencing last Wednesday for the event ...
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Posted on Mar 5, 2013
If you have had a family member or loved one arrested and charged with a domestic violence crime, you may have questions and may want to contact an attorney to protect YOUR rights. Many times, the ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2013
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in the state of Washington, you need to be aware of the serious ramifications that a conviction can have on the rest of your life. Regardless of ...
Continue reading "Cleaning Your Criminal Record: Vacating, Sealing, and Deleting Criminal Records" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2013
An Arizona appeals court has upheld a ruling that gives police the right to prosecute marijuana users for driving under the influence of drugs even if they are not necessarily impaired. Marijuana ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2013
Oscar Pistorius, a Paralympic track star, has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, R. S. at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. The athlete rose to fame after competing in both the Olympics and ...
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Posted on Feb 11, 2013
Many times, someone who is convicted at trial wants to appeal that conviction. Sometimes a defendant believes the jury made the wrong decision, or they are upset that a witness was less than truthful ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2013
Throughout our country, law enforcement officials take driving under the influence very seriously. Whether you are a first time offender or you have been convicted for multiple DUI charges, the ...
Continue reading "Challenging Your DUI Charges in Washington" »
Posted on Nov 28, 2012
According to KHQ News, marijuana will be legal in the state of Washington on December 6 th. This means that after pot is declared legal all men and women can smoke this drug freely without fear of ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2012
Employees at the Seattle Police Department have been phoning news stations and leaking information about significant cases for over a year, but it wasn’t until Wednesday morning that the ...
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Posted on Nov 20, 2012
At Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, we understand that you have a busy schedule, but still want to learn more about Seattle criminal defense. That’s why we have decided to make it easy for ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2012
Have you been accused of assault in the state of Washington? If so, then it is important that you know the laws that apply to your case and the penalties that you might face. There are a variety of ...
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Posted on Nov 14, 2012
Facing criminal charges can be an overwhelming time for any individual, no matter the crime they are being accused of. The stress alone of court dates and the weight of possible punishment is enough ...
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Posted on Sep 24, 2012
Originally, the United States thought that California would become the test state when it came to legalizing marijuana. At the last election, the state citizens had the right to vote on whether or not ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2012
The rate of juvenile crime has been a rollercoaster of declines and inclines in the Seattle area throughout the past decade, and researchers recently mapped the crime incidents geographically in order ...
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Posted on Nov 21, 2011
While many DUI charges are considered a misdemeanor offense, according to the law, they are still very serious crimes that can be penalized by imprisonment and fines, among many other criminal and ...
Continue reading "What Constitutes a Felony DUI Charge?" »
Posted on Nov 17, 2011
As the Occupy Wall Street movement expands across the country, many "occupiers" and protesters are becoming restless as the days move forward. For those in Seattle, the camp is located in ...
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Posted on Aug 31, 2011
There are few things in life that are more unnerving that feeling of standing by the side of the road, just you and the officer. As traffic passes by a few feet away from you and your parked car, you ...
Continue reading "Field Sobriety Tests: What they are and what you will be asked to do" »
Posted on Jun 10, 2011
America was built on driving. From the invention of the first automobile in the late 1870s to the explosion of the American car industry in the 1920s, our society and our economy became incredibly and ...
Continue reading "The Suspended Driver's Best Friend: A Brief Guide to Interlock Interlock Licenses" »
Posted on Apr 15, 2011
There is nothing quite as confusing as an arrest. It is likely that if you are in the process of being arrested that you will be confused, frightening and will have your adrenaline pumping. You might ...
Continue reading "Resisting Arrest: Explanation of the Charges" »
Posted on Apr 8, 2011
According to Washington Criminal Code, assault is split into four separate degrees. This is based upon varying different circumstances and factors. For example, under RCW 9A.36.011 of the Washington ...
Continue reading "The Four Degrees of Assault in Washington" »