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Mar 13

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

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

Feb 10

A domestic violence (DV) charge in Washington can feel like your entire career is on the line overnight. However, a charge and a conviction are two very different things, and they trigger very different consequences for your job, your license, and your military status. read more

Jan 22

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

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

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March 13, 2026

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

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.

February 23, 2026

How the New Hate Crime Reporting Hotline Impacts Criminal Investigations...

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.