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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,…

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Washington state. When a person is convicted of this offense, he or she can face jail time, fines, license suspensions, and other punishments. He or she can face additional penalties if certain aggravating factors are present, such as an extremely high blood alcohol content…

In Washington, sex crime convictions can carry very heavy penalties. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the charge, you may face years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines, and mandatory sex offender registration. If your case meets certain criteria, you may be eligible for the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA). The goal of…