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Feb 22

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in the state of Washington, you need to be aware of the serious ramifications that a conviction can have on the rest of your life. read more

Feb 21

An Arizona appeals court has upheld a ruling that gives police the right to prosecute marijuana users for driving under the influence of drugs even if they are not necessarily impaired. read more

Feb 14

Oscar Pistorius, a Paralympic track star, has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, R. S. at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. read more

Feb 11

Many times, someone who is convicted at trial wants to appeal that conviction. Sometimes a defendant believes the jury made the wrong decision, or they are upset that a witness was less than truthful on the stand. read more

Nov 28

According to KHQ News, marijuana will be legal in the state of Washington on December 6th. This means that after pot is declared legal all men and women can smoke this drug freely without fear of arrest. read more

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