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When a police officer pulls you over and gives you a ticket in Washington state, you can face different consequences based on the infraction: fines, traffic school, community service, and other administrative penalties. However, the consequences can significantly increase if you are driving with a suspended license. The officer will require you to find…

If a police officer recently gave you a traffic ticket, you may wonder what penalties you can face. In the state of Washington, law enforcement places traffic tickets into one of two categories: moving and non-moving violations. The penalties you will have to defend yourself from will vary based on the severity of the…

If you have a loved one who is in jail, you understand how difficult this time can be. You want to communicate with him or her as much as possible, but due to restrictions, you have to resort to letter writing and scheduled visitations. In Washington state, you can send mail to an inmate…

Whether you are searching for a loved one or you need to find someone you used to be in business with, you may need to access jail records to track a person down. Undergoing this process can be very overwhelming if you do not know where to start and haven’t reached out to a…

If you are facing criminal charges in Washington state, you will undergo a multi-step process from arrest to the trial and jury verdict. One of these steps is the arraignment, where the court formally informs you of your charges and takes your plea. Many events can occur at the arraignment, including negotiations for reduced…

When we face an arrest by law enforcement, the United States Constitution and other laws afford us certain rights. We know that we have the right to remain silent and to have a defense attorney represent us – but do we have the right to decline an interview by a police officer? If you…