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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…

Washington imposes some of the strictest sex offender registration and notification laws in the country. After a person serves a prison sentence for a sex crime, he or she will likely need to register as a sex offender for a certain period of time. These laws intend to protect the community at large and…

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Washington state. Alcohol and drugs significantly impair memory, judgment, concentration, motor skills, alertness, and many other functions necessary for safe driving.  People who commit DUIs can face severe penalties, from license suspension to jail time. A first-time DUI offense carries significant consequences—but second, third,…