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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

Nov 11

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Why Seattle is 184% Above the National Average in Property Crimes

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Seattle's property crime rate is 184% above the national average according to 2024 analyses of FBI crime data. read more

Oct 23

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Why Seattle DUI Arrests Rise During the Holidays

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

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.