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Jul 25

If you're facing a no-contact order in a Seattle domestic violence case, you're probably wondering if you're stuck with it forever. The short answer is no. read more

Jul 14

In Washington State, you can face the same penalties as a drunk driver simply for sleeping behind the wheel of your parked car. It's called "physical control," and it catches thousands of people off guard every year. These are drivers who thought they were making the responsible choice by not driving home. read more

Jun 27

You were arrested for DUI in Seattle. It was an uncharacteristic mistake, unlike anything you've ever done before. Now you're sitting at home, wondering if your career, driving privileges, and reputation are destroyed forever. read more

Jun 10

Most people arrested in King County ask the same question within hours: "When will this be over?" The good news is that you have a right to a speedy trial for any offense in Washington State, within 90 days if you're out of custody or 60 days if you're in jail. read more

May 27

You've got a friend complaining about a splitting headache, and you happen to have some leftover prescription-strength pain relievers from that time you tweaked your back. It feels like a harmless gesture, a simple way to help someone out. Maybe your partner is having trouble sleeping, and you have an old prescription for sleep aids. What's the harm in offering one? read more

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May 29, 2026

Washington Gives First-Time DUI Defendants One Chance to Keep It Off Their...

I just got charged with a DUI. That's where your head is right now. And the thing you can't stop thinking about isn't jail time. It's your record. The background check. The job application.

May 22, 2026

You Weren't High. You Still Got a Marijuana DUI in Washington.

Washington State legalized recreational marijuana in 2012. But the law that followed created a problem nobody talks about enough.