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After an arrest, it is important to seek legal assistance as quickly as you can. However, choosing the right criminal defense attorney can be a challenge. When you schedule a consultation with a defense lawyer, use the following questions to find the best representation for you. #1: What Are Your Fees and Expenses? Hiring…

According to United States federal law, it is crucial that we report our taxes accurately, honestly, and on time each year. Failure to do so can result in fines and other penalties by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — and may even lead to jail time. There is a fine line between using legal…

Theft, burglary, and robbery are three terms that we often use interchangeably, but under Washington state law, they are three distinct types of crimes. In simple terms, theft involves taking someone’s property without his or her permission, while burglary and robbery often involve serious, violent actions, such as breaking and entering and using a…

Shoplifting from a store is a crime that can have varying consequences. In some situations, you may receive a gross misdemeanor charge and have to pay fines and complete community service – and in some cases, may result in jail time. In others, you might have to face felony-level penalties, including higher fines, additional…

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…