When Should I Hire a Lawyer?
July 07, 2017The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees criminal defendants the right to a lawyer. If you don’t have the money to retain an attorney, Washington state will appoint you a public defender at no cost to you. Most people agree that if charged with a crime, they need the help of a criminal lawyer. […]
Read MoreWhat Are Sentencing Guidelines?
May 21, 2017In Washington state, judges use sentencing guidelines to determine a person's punishment. The guidelines don't guarantee a particular sentence for a given crime. Penalties will vary, even for the same misconduct.
Read MoreHow to Get Gun Rights Restored in Washington
April 21, 2017Can you legally own a firearm in Washington even if you have a criminal record? Many times the answer is yes, but you must first meet eligibility criteria.
Read MoreWhat Is a Bench Trial?
April 04, 2017A bench trial does not include a jury. Instead, a judge hears the evidence and decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Read MoreKnow the Facts About Marijuana DUI in Washington
March 21, 2017The long-term consequences of DUI can be devastating: fines, jail time and a suspension of your driver's license are just the beginning. The results of a conviction can have a lasting and profound effect on your life.
Read MoreWhat Is Washington’s Minimum Wage for 2017?
February 06, 2017Washington's hourly minimum wage increased to $11 beginning Jan. 1, 2017. The hike, from the previous minimum of $9.47 an hour, comes after Washington voters approved Initiative 1433 in the November 2016 election.
Read MoreWill I Go to Jail for a DUI in Washington?
January 16, 2017You made a mistake. Now you're facing a DUI. You're worried, stressed out and up against a legal system with which you're unfamiliar.
Read MoreDo I Need a Contract Dispute Lawyer
January 02, 2017When someone who signed a legal document does not do what they agreed to, that is a breach of contract in Washington state.
Read MoreHow to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent
December 26, 2016Police in Vancouver, Washington must advise suspects in custody of their rights before questioning them. Indeed, the rights are in effect in every U.S. state.
Read MoreWhat Is Personal Injury Law?
December 19, 2016Personal injury law, also called tort law, is a type of civil litigation. Tort law has evolved over centuries of litigation. Years of decisions by courts and legislatures have resulted in the system we use today.
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