Yearly Archives: 2019
The Truth Will Set You Free
Juries and judges often base their verdicts, sentences, or other important decisions on sworn testimony and signed documents. Statements given under oath and certain legal documents are presumed to be truthful, or at least made in good faith. But how do we know for sure that witnesses and other parties involved in a legal matter… Continue Reading »
Acting Goofy Not so Fun
There is no doubt that people do all sorts of goofy things when they are inebriated, that goes without saying. But calling 911 to report yourself driving under the influence? That takes a special kind of goofy, right? Well in a stranger than fiction type of moment that is exactly what happened last month in… Continue Reading »
Gettin’ Caught, Gettin’ Cute
Recently, a perfectly good plan was thwarted by an ‘on-the-ball’ WSP trooper in Snohomish County, Washington. The crafty driver, realizing that they could use a black sharpie to color in their expired tab, did just that … colored in a black tab for the year 2019. The trooper was so impressed that she actually tweeted… Continue Reading »
It is All in the Numbers
It seems that with every holiday, Washington State law enforcement compiles and disseminates the state’s driving under the influence (“DUI”) numbers related to the same. This past Labor Day was no exception. On Tuesday Troopers with the Washington State Patrol (“WSP”) released data on the number of DUI arrests made over our sunny Labor Day… Continue Reading »
The Arraignment Process
When you are charged with a criminal offense, the judge will formally state the charges against you the first time you enter the courthouse. This step in the criminal justice process is called an arraignment and differs according to the laws of your respective state. Some states combine this step with the bail hearing but… Continue Reading »
Juvenile Court Procedure and Policy
When children commit crimes, whether it’s a simple allegation of shoplifting or a more serious charge of assault and battery, their cases are typically heard in juvenile court, where the emphasis is on counseling and rehabilitation versus hard time. The common belief is that juveniles still have a lot of time to mature and become… Continue Reading »
Shamefully Out-Foxed
As the saying goes – ‘what comes around goes around.’ And this concept was no better proven than this past weekend when a man in Kennewick, Washington ironically had his car stolen … while he himself was allegedly burglarizing a local business establishment. Now how do you like them apples? As the story goes, on… Continue Reading »
Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge
Each day in Court we come across defendants who presume they are capable of defending themselves without the assistance of legal counsel. Defending yourself against a criminal charge is no easy matter. You must understand the elements of the crime that you have been charged with and see what defenses you may have against the… Continue Reading »
Too Cool for School
When might it be a crime to be a parent? Well, a Marysville dad recently found out the answer to that curious question; in short, being a ‘cool dad’ may not always be the best choice. So what happened to get pops in hot water? He let his 14 year old son drive his car.… Continue Reading »
Marijuana Laws Around the Country
The term “medical marijuana” refers to the use, possession, and/or cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes. People who are terminally ill or suffer from painful or long-term symptoms associated with certain diseases, such as epilepsy, AIDS, glaucoma, and cancer, often request medical marijuana as a form of treatment and/or pain relief. As a general principle,… Continue Reading »
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