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Apr 23

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Did the Prosecutor Mishandle Your Case?

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Prosecutors hold more power than almost anyone else in the criminal justice system. They decide what charges to file, what evidence to present, and how hard to push. Most do their jobs fairly. read more

Apr 15

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Washington's "Revenge Porn" Law: What Counts as a Crime?

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A relationship ends badly. Someone shares a private photo out of anger, or threatens to. Suddenly, they're facing criminal charges under Washington's intimate image law, and wondering how this happened. read more

Mar 25

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Can My Criminal Charges Be Dismissed in Washington State Without Going to Trial?

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Yes. Going to trial is one way a criminal case ends, but it is far from the only way. read more

Mar 13

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What Should I Do in the First 48 Hours After a Seattle DUI Arrest?

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The moment you were arrested, a clock started. Not just the one counting down to your court date; it's a shorter, more urgent clock that most people never hear about. read more

Feb 23

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How the New Hate Crime Reporting Hotline Impacts Criminal Investigations (SB 5427)

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Washington State is testing out a new dedicated hate crime and bias incident hotline that lets you report what happened to you without immediately involving law enforcement. read more

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Should I plead guilty?

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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A criminal charge means that you could face sanctions including jail times, fines, probation, potential loss of your driver's license and other penalties. A skilled criminal defense attorney can guide you through the court process and advocate your position in order...

April 23, 2026

Did the Prosecutor Mishandle Your Case?

Prosecutors hold more power than almost anyone else in the criminal justice system. They decide what charges to file, what evidence to present, and how hard to push. Most do their jobs...

April 15, 2026

Washington's "Revenge Porn" Law: What Counts as a Crime?

A relationship ends badly. Someone shares a private photo out of anger, or threatens to. Suddenly, they're facing criminal charges under Washington's intimate image law, and wondering how...