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Jun 08

Being accused of a crime is bad enough, but when the charges against you include accusations of being involved in a criminal street gang, the stakes are even higher and the process is even more complicated. read more

May 18

In non-legal environments, many people use the terms homicide and murder interchangeably. That can lead to a lot of confusion when a criminal case is underway. What exactly does homicide mean? What about murder? Or manslaughter? Here's a rundown of what each word means. read more

May 04

Like with any other violation of the law, some driving offenses are more serious than others. Some traffic violations are not serious enough to qualify as a misdemeanor. More serious traffic violations are crimes, however. Here are some types of traffic crimes that are considered misdemeanors or felonies. read more

Apr 20

Losing a criminal case is nearly always devastating. It can feel like all the doors are closing. There is, however, one last potential option open to you even after you've lost: an appeal. Here's a look into the appeal process. read more

Apr 06

Although possessing and consuming cannabis is no longer illegal in Washington state, cannabis users who travel with their favorite strain or edible could still land in trouble. Here are a couple examples of how the law relates to traveling with marijuana. 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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March 13, 2026

What Should I Do in the First 48 Hours After a Seattle DUI Arrest?

The moment you were arrested, a clock started. Not just the one counting down to your court date; it's a shorter, more urgent clock that most people never hear about.

February 23, 2026

How the New Hate Crime Reporting Hotline Impacts Criminal Investigations...

Washington State is testing out a new dedicated hate crime and bias incident hotline that lets you report what happened to you without immediately involving law enforcement.