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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Washington. Alcohol and drugs can impair several functions that are needed to drive safely. People who get behind the wheel while intoxicated can face serious consequences, including jail time, fines, and administrative penalties. If you are facing a DUI charge in Washington state, you…

Washington’s theft statute covers a wide range of crimes, including shoplifting, embezzlement, and possession of stolen property. Penalties for these crimes can range from minor fines to years in prison, depending on the severity of the incident. Theft crimes are often charged as either misdemeanors or, in serious cases, felonies. Felony theft often involves…

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…

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…

As we live in an increasingly interconnected world, it is easier to be accused of stalking now than ever before. Washington has some of the strictest stalking laws in the United States, levying fines and jail time against people who are convicted of this crime.  If you are convicted of stalking, you can face…

Alcohol and drugs impair many of the functions that are necessary to drive safely. As a result, many states—including Washington—have very strict laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI).  Drivers who get behind the wheel while drunk or high could face serious penalties, including fines, jail time, and administrative penalties. These DUI penalties can…