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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

Apr 22

Recently, Seattle Police Department investigators identified a 38-year old man as the suspect in a series of large arson fires which were set in the Queen Anne, Ballard and Fremont neighborhoods late in 2018. Learn more about the different types of arson and the penalties they carry in Seattle. read more

Apr 11

The Seattle Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security recently served more than a dozen warrants in the Seattle area following a three-and-a-half-year sexual exploitation investigation. Read on for the definition of sexual exploitation and the penalties it carries if convicted. read more

Mar 26

According to the Seattle Times, nearly half of all Seattle property crimes involve a vehicle. Auto property crimes in the state of Washington and Seattle usually carry fairly stiff penalties, and even a broken window and the theft of something inside the vehicle could be charged as a serious misdemeanor or a felony. read more

Mar 12

Washington state courts and legislature are becoming tougher and tougher on those accused and convicted of DUI. As one of the many ways the state has increased DUI penalties, they now take the relatively drastic step of deprivation of property. read more

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October 23, 2025

Why Seattle DUI Arrests Rise During the Holidays

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also brings a sharp increase in DUI arrests across Seattle and Washington State.

October 7, 2025

Is Seattle Really as Dangerous as They Say?

If you've been following the news or scrolling social media, you've probably seen alarming headlines about Seattle's crime problem.