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Jan 22

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The New "Vulnerable User" Penalties for Negligent Driving (HB 1112)

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If you've been charged under Washington's HB 1112, 1st degree (death of a vulnerable road user), you're facing a gross misdemeanor with up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. read more

Jan 06

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What to Expect at Your King County or Seattle Municipal Court Arraignment

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You're likely not going to jail tomorrow. That's what most people facing their first arraignment need to know. An arraignment is simply when the court formally reads the charges against you and asks how you plead. read more

Dec 18

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The "Silent Border": Is a Seattle Arrest a Lifetime Ban from Canada?

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If you've been arrested in Seattle, even for something minor like a DUI or a misdemeanor assault, you may have lost the right to enter Canada without even knowing it. This isn't a future problem. read more

Dec 11

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Your First 30 Days After a King County Arrest: Why This Window Can Make or Break Your Case

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If you've been arrested in King County, a major policy change recently went into effect in October 2025 that could affect your case. read more

Nov 24

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The Blake Effect: Protecting Your Gun Rights After a Felony Drug Conviction Dismissal

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In 2021, the Washington Supreme Court struck down the state's drug possession law in the landmark State v. Blake decision. read more

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Once you plead guilty to a charge, you cannot change your plea afterwards, so it always advised that you talk with a criminal defense attorney at our firm before you do this. Pleading guilty means that you are admitting your conduct is punishable by the law and you know...

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January 22, 2026

The New "Vulnerable User" Penalties for Negligent Driving (HB 1112)

If you've been charged under Washington's HB 1112, 1st degree (death of a vulnerable road user), you're facing a gross misdemeanor with up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.

January 6, 2026

What to Expect at Your King County or Seattle Municipal Court Arraignment

You're likely not going to jail tomorrow. That's what most people facing their first arraignment need to know. An arraignment is simply when the court formally reads the charges against you...