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Oct 26

Ever looked over at your neighbor's garden and thought that their rhododendrons would look much better on your side of the fence? Better head to your local greenhouse instead of picking up a shovel, because theft of another person's plant can be a surprisingly serious situation. read more

Oct 11

Everyone's seen the headlines about Millennials: they're lazy and entitled and can't do anything right. But regardless of what you think of Millennials recent numbers from the Bureau of Justice Statistics show that they're nowhere near the most criminal generation. read more

Sep 20

Every day in America, men and women are stopped, searched, and arrested for drug charges. To get a better understanding of the legal system as it pertains to drugs and drug charges, it's a good idea to brush up on which drugs fall under which categories—and why. read more

Sep 06

If you're lucky enough to have a friend with a boat, you may not want to push your luck when it comes to drinking and boating. Though it may seem harmless enough, boating under the influence (BUI) is actually a pretty serious crime—and one that Seattle and Washington state police take very seriously. read more

Aug 22

A court date or hearing can be a very scary thing. Many people think (or hope) that they can simply skip their court date and get another one. This could not be further from the truth—failure to appear is, in and of itself, a serious crime. read more

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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.