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Oct 07

An ignition interlock device (IID) is a small breath-testing instrument attached to your car's ignition system that you must blow into before you can start your vehicle. You will only be able to start your vehicle if your blood alcohol content (BAC) reading is under .025. If a BAC higher than that is detected, you won't be able to start your car. read more

Sep 24

Have you been charged with assault in Washington State? Assault is a serious offense that could lead to various penalties. Assault is defined as unwanted physical harm, but you could be convicted of assault even if you haven't had physical contact with someone. read more

Sep 10

In Washington, theft is defined as wrongfully taking or obtaining property or services with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of that property or of the value of the services. Appropriating lost or mistakenly delivered property is also considered theft. read more

Sep 06

Never plead Guilty to a DUI Criminal Charge in Seattle as the consequences can be far reaching. read more

Aug 18

Under Washington law, there must be an actual traffic violation or a specific, stated suspicion of a crime in order for a police officer to pull you over. If a police officer pulls you over and you have been drinking and driving, there are a few things you can do to potentially improve the outcome. 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...

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.

February 10, 2026

The 'Professional's Guide' to a Washington Domestic Violence (DV) charge

A domestic violence (DV) charge in Washington can feel like your entire career is on the line overnight. However, a charge and a conviction are two very different things, and they trigger...