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Under the U.S. Constitution, all people charged with a crime in the United States have the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. Jury trials are much more common in criminal defense cases, but in some cases, you may face a bench trial. Understanding the differences between jury trials and…

Drinking and driving is highly illegal in Washington state. If you are arrested and charged with DUI, you will face criminal charges that can result in severe penalties. However, victims of drunk driving accidents have the right to pursue civil litigation while pressing criminal charges. If you are facing criminal and civil penalties for…

Felony charges involve a wide range of crimes, such as fraud, drug possession, assault, murder, and robbery. When a person is charged with a felony in Washington, he or she will enter a series of procedures that will ultimately conclude with a verdict of guilty or not guilty.  One important step in the criminal…

It can be a scary experience to have a warrant out for your arrest. You may want to ignore the issue and wait for it to disappear or try to hide from the potential criminal penalties. Many defendants have unfortunate misconceptions on how warrants work, which can lead to serious consequences in the future….

Many responsible, law-abiding gun owners purchase a firearm with the intent to use it in self-defense to protect themselves and their families.  Self-defense gun laws can widely vary by state. If you’re a gun owner, it’s important to know the self-defense gun laws in the state you live in and how the laws can…