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Felonies are serious criminal offenses in Washington state, often resulting in jail time and fines. When you are arrested for a felony, a prosecutor or a grand jury will decide whether to formally charge you with a crime. Depending on the situation, they may file a criminal complaint or an indictment to initiate the…

When law enforcement officers suspect that you have committed a crime, a judge will issue a criminal warrant for your arrest. This court order authorizes the police to arrest and detain you for the crime in question. It may also allow law enforcement to perform certain acts related to the case, such as searching…

An impaired driver can cause a lot of damage on the road. Alcohol can make it difficult to make sound decisions, maintain control over a vehicle, or remain awake and alert. As a result, driving under the influence (DUI) is taken very seriously under Washington law, and offenders can face serious consequences. A drunk…

If you are facing criminal charges, your case can go to trial before a jury or before a judge. When a judge oversees your case, it is known as a bench trial. Jury trials, which involve a 12-person panel, are much more common in the criminal justice system.  There are several key differences between…

Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to serious penalties, like fines and jail time. However, these consequences can become even more severe if there was a child in the vehicle at the time of the offense. Defendants may face child endangerment charges and the child may be taken into the…

Protection orders are court-issued orders that prevent one person from doing certain things to protect another. When someone is in fear for his or her life or safety, he or she may request a civil protection order. If a prosecutor wants to prevent the defendant from contacting a victim in a criminal case, he…