Paving The Way To Justice
Violent crimes happen all-too frequently in Washington State. People want to feel safe and trust law enforcement and the court system to deal with those who have been accused of committing violent felonies like rape and murder. While the goal is to penalize people who...
A man who is from Nigeria but who was in the United States was recently arrested in another state for his alleged role in a fraud scheme. The fraud targeted Washington State’s Employment Security Department. Authorities claim that the man stole the identities of over...
Although millions of criminal cases in America are resolved via plea agreements these days, there are still many cases that go all the way to trial. A trial could be a “bench” trial, meaning that the judge is the only one to hear evidence and make a decision, or it...
In Washington State, drugs are one of the most common reasons for which people are arrested and convicted. While this often relates to high-level activities with manufacturing, trafficking and distribution, those who have a small amount in their possession were also...
In Washington State, people who are accused of violent crimes have a great deal to worry about. There is a chance they will be convicted and spend a significant time incarcerated. Depending on the crime, they might even be imprisoned for the rest of their lives....
Fraud is considered a white-collar crime and it can be alleged in a variety of different contexts. Individuals may be charged with fraud-based crimes in their places of employment, in the organizations where they volunteer, or even in the ways they interact with their...
In an unexpected move that took many lawmakers off guard, the Washington Supreme Court recently declared the state’s current drug possession law unconstitutional, effectively striking the law from the books. The ruling may be welcome news for criminal justice...
If a Seattle area resident is under federal investigation or charged with a federal crime, it is an extremely stressful time. These are serious charges that can affect a person for the rest of their lives. Making sure a person’s rights are protected and their case is...
Anyone who has ever been convicted of a crime knows how the penalties can carry on long after they have served their time and paid their fines. A criminal conviction on one's record can interfere with job prospects, housing choices and other parts of a person's life...
First-degree murder is a class A felony in Washington State, and some may say it is one of the most serious crimes a person can commit. The following is a basic overview of what constitutes first-degree murder under Washington law as well as a possible defense against...