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Aug 26

Police officers often interrogate suspects in crimes to get them to admit guilt and help them uncover other suspects. Interrogations involve complex legal technicalities but suspects still have rights during this time. It is important to understand interrogations and what will happen, so you can protect those rights. read more

Aug 12

Over the last several months, there have been many talks over police use in this country and especially in Seattle. Business owners have begun to have frank conversations about how to handle potential conflicts in their own establishments in the aftermath of the protests. Do they call the police or is there a better solution? read more

Jul 31

As you face the penalties of a DUI, you may wonder if there is anything you can do to mitigate these consequences. Fortunately, a DUI attorney can help you during this difficult time. Here are the most common reasons why you might need a Seattle DUI lawyer. read more

Jul 16

The Constitution gives every citizen the right to bear arms. However, in order to carry a concealed firearm in the state of Washington, you must obtain proper education and training. Before you decide to carry a concealed weapon, it is important to familiarize yourself with Washington's laws. read more

Jun 22

Every year, numerous innocent men and women are sent to prison for crimes they did not commit. A new study suggests that wrongly incarcerated individuals are the victims of multiple structural problems in our judicial system, like confirmation bias, pressure from media outlets and groupthink. 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...

August 21, 2025

When Can a Seattle Police Officer Legally Search My Vehicle During a DUI...

Did you know that police can search your car during a DUI stop without a warrant under certain conditions? Washington State law allows this in specific situations, and knowing these rules...

August 7, 2025

What Happens at a Preliminary Inquiry in Seattle?

If you're facing serious criminal charges in Seattle, you will need to attend a preliminary inquiry. A preliminary inquiry is a court hearing that determines whether prosecutors have enough...