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Jul 23

Two weeks ago a man charged with his 17th DUI was in a King County courtroom for a hearing, receiving a $1 million bail, forcing him to remain in the King County Jail. Because he had at least four prior offenses within the past ten years, the current DUI charges against the man are felony charges. read more

Jul 11

Earlier this year a bill was introduced in the state Senate Rules Committee, which would require the removal of firearms from a domestic violence call if probable cause that a crime was committed was present. The primary goal of the bill is to reduce the risks to all those involved in a domestic violence incident with heightened emotions. read more

Jun 24

Last week a 73-year-old man was arrested in Olympia on suspicion of fatally shooting his wife in a domestic violence altercation. Charges of second-degree murder and first-degree assault have been filed against the husband. The penalties for domestic violence are swift and severe - getting informed about your rights and contacting an attorney to help successfully defend them is crucial to your future. read more

Jun 10

After striking a Washington State Patrol trooper's car on I-5 near Everett, a woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Both were fortunate they did not become another statistic to add to the alcohol-related death count for Washington State, which increased between 2016 and 2017. read more

May 20

You may know what happens when you are charged with a DUI in Seattle, but do you know the penalties for being charged with a DUI more than once? With the level of penalties you could face when charged with a subsequent DUI, it is extremely important that you speak to an experienced Seattle DUI criminal defense attorney as quickly as possible. read more

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December 18, 2025

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

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...

December 11, 2025

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

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