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Dec 21

One of the most difficult things as a parent is knowing when to step in and help your child, and knowing when to back away and let them deal with the consequences of their actions. However, if your teenager is arrested for an impulsive mistake—especially if this is their first time in trouble—you need to do everything in your power to help your child avoid serious, long-term consequences. read more

Dec 07

Most all of us make mistakes during our lifetime. Most of these personal missteps are generally not a part of a job interview but those who were convicted of a criminal offense must approach interviews somewhat differently. While it depends, to some extent, what your conviction was for, many employers will overlook a criminal conviction if you can reasonably explain how that conviction inspired you to make positive changes to your life. read more

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May 29, 2026

Washington Gives First-Time DUI Defendants One Chance to Keep It Off Their...

I just got charged with a DUI. That's where your head is right now. And the thing you can't stop thinking about isn't jail time. It's your record. The background check. The job application.

May 22, 2026

You Weren't High. You Still Got a Marijuana DUI in Washington.

Washington State legalized recreational marijuana in 2012. But the law that followed created a problem nobody talks about enough.