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Feb 09

A weekend trip to Portland may feel innocuous, but if you're a Washington resident and you get stopped for a DUI on the wrong side of the Columbia River, you may be in hot water. Though crossing state lines typically doesn't seem like a big deal, when it comes to DUI laws, where you're stopped can dramatically shift the outcome. read more

Jan 25

We tend to think of mischief as a quaint or harmless trait. Children are mischievous, cats can be mischievous—but when it comes to the law, mischief can be a lot more than just a cheeky prank. read more

Jan 09

Every year in November and December, local news outlets diligently report on the annual epidemic that is package theft. Unfortunately, the new year doesn't offer much relief, with thieves striking at any time of year. If you're caught stealing packages, you could face serious fines or even jail time. read more

Dec 19

If you thought that the legalization of marijuana meant there would be no more pot arrests, you were incorrect. That's a lesson that a King County woman and several of her associates learned last month when they were arrested for their involvement in a drug ring. read more

Dec 05

If you're not driving in an extremely reckless manner, you've probably been stopped for something minor. However, if you've been pulled over and the office believes that you may have been drinking, they'll use their training to determine whether you're under the influence of alcohol or not. read more

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