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In 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.

Can 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.

A bench trial does not include a jury. Instead, a judge hears the evidence and decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

The 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.

Washington'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.

You 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.

When someone who signed a legal document does not do what they agreed to, that is a breach of contract in Washington state.

Police 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.

Personal 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.

A criminal defense lawyer or attorney represents people who have been charged with a crime. These attorneys defend the rights of those accused of misdemeanors and felonies.