Charges involving family violence can carry serious consequences. Those finding themselves on the defending side of a domestic violence charge should understand the possible penalties a domestic violence conviction can have, including a protective order, a damaged reputation and a criminal record...
Those facing criminal charges should always work to understand the allegations against them, as well as their rights and responsibilities under the law. No matter what the charges a person is facing, some aspect of his or her freedom is on the line. According to police, a standoff ended Sept. 29...
Residents of the Seattle area may want to keep an eye on the details of a sunbathing case that resulted in a felony charge, because it raises important questions about what influences police officers during an arrest. Police were called to a North Seattle park in August by a young woman claiming...
Charges of domestic violence can have a far-reaching impact. A Seattle police officer was charged with domestic violence assault in June following an incident at his home. Recently, he was charged with violating a no-contact order after he was allegedly spotted driving with his wife. The officer'...
Even if there is no criminal intent, suspects face arrest on criminal charges for any act that is considered to be a criminal offense according to local, state or federal laws. Three men learned this when they were arrested for breaking into a motel room in Seattle. They stated that they had inte...
Threats against public officials are often gauged against the intent and apparent ability of the person making the threat. Most threats are taken very seriously, and some lead directly to arrests and incarceration either due to the threat itself or related actions. Criminal charges resulting from...
A person accused of burglary requires a vigorous criminal defense. This crime, which is a felony offense, can sometimes result in jail time. It is common for burglary charges to be filed alongside other charges, such as assault or drug possession. When multiple charges are filed, it is important ...
Having a drunk driving charge can significantly affect one's future. Job opportunities and rental properties may be unattainable because of the charge on one's record. Sometimes a person may be pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving because of swerving or speeding, yet other times the person'...
Car accidents can be very frightening events for anyone involved. A Mount Vernon woman claims she fled the scene after she hit a motorcyclist because she was scared. She allegedly called for her car to be towed, but ignored the motorcyclist she hit. Leaving the scene of an accident before details...
A man in Edmonds allegedly broke into a motel room last week through a window. He severely cut his arm on the window's broken glass as he entered, but continued to gather items to steal. After realizing his arm needed medical attention, he walked to a nearby convenience store and asked for help. ...
On Tuesday evening, Washington police received a report of a van being driven erratically on a Kirkland road. Before the informant could complete the call, however, the van reportedly crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle. According to police reports, the...
To start off our criminal defense blog, why not open the discussion with a hot topic that many people in Seattle have probably been following? In America, synthetic marijuana has arrived in a big way, and legislators throughout the country are obviously committed to outlawing so-called designer d...
