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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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Should I plead guilty?

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...

May 29, 2026

Washington Gives First-Time DUI Defendants One Chance to Keep It Off Their...

I just got charged with a DUI. That's where your head is right now. And the thing you can't stop thinking about isn't jail time. It's your record. The background check. The job application.

May 22, 2026

You Weren't High. You Still Got a Marijuana DUI in Washington.

Washington State legalized recreational marijuana in 2012. But the law that followed created a problem nobody talks about enough.