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Mar 26

According to the Seattle Times, nearly half of all Seattle property crimes involve a vehicle. Auto property crimes in the state of Washington and Seattle usually carry fairly stiff penalties, and even a broken window and the theft of something inside the vehicle could be charged as a serious misdemeanor or a felony. read more

Feb 25

It can be problematic for those who have engaged in illegal activities to use the money garnered from these activities because they cannot explain where the money came from without it being tied to a crime. When the proceeds of a crime are disguised and integrated into a legitimate financial system, it is known as money laundering. read more

Jan 22

Yes. Most people assume they could not be charged with the serious crime of assault when no physical injury occurred when in fact, in the state of Washington, an individual can be charged with assault when any unwanted or offensive physical contact occurs. read more

Nov 22

Being charged with a criminal offense can be a very frightening, stressful occurrence, and when we are stressed or frightened we tend to make mistakes. Unfortunately, when talking about being charged with a crime, these mistakes can cause severe repercussions. read more

Nov 12

Most of us are aware of the importance of hiring an attorney once charged with a criminal offense, but it can be surprising to some to know that hiring an attorney even before criminal charges are filed might be just as important. 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...