Yakima Family Law Blog

If you are accused of a crime in Washington state, it is important to know all of the aspects related to your case. If you are unfamiliar with the criminal justice system, you may be unfamiliar with the actual differences between misdemeanors and felonies. Most people...

In Washington, a recent bill saw the removal of firearms in domestic violence calls if the police officer has probable cause to believe that there was a crime. This is legislation designed to protect partners from gun violence. The New York Times reports that gun...

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drug is illegal in Washington. If law enforcement officers pull you over for driving erratically, they may request you perform field sobriety tests. Although these tests are not mandatory, officers generally arrest those who...

Washington divorces affect the entire family and grandparents often become estranged from their grandchildren. This is especially true in situations where one parent has sole custody. At Hansen Law, PLLC, we often help protect grandparent visitation rights and help...

When your adult children get divorced in Washington, you may be feeling that as the grandparent you have no right to see their children without the consent of the parents. Unfortunately, the relationship between parents may not be conducive to grandparents obtaining...

When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you need to understand your rights. The officer will ask you questions and may ask you to consent to various tests to determine if you are under the influence. You should...

Officers cannot ask drivers in Maine to pull over for no reason. As per the Maine Revised Statutes, it states that an officer has to have reasonable and articulable suspicion that there is a violation of the law. A cop may stop a driver if he or she has committed a...

In Maine, the courts take OUIs seriously. You can suffer serious criminal consequences after an OUI charge. What most parents do not recognize, however, is that in the middle of a child custody case, your OUI may come up. While this might not seem fair, there are...

The Maine Criminal Code states that a person that intentionally possesses a scheduled drug or what he or she believes is a scheduled drug is guilty of unlawful possession. Maine’s sentencing for drug charges is dependent on the schedule of the drug, the activity...

Despite your best efforts while driving the streets of Washington, you accidentally hit a parked car. You get out and see that the damage is not too bad--to you, at least. Insurance.com offers guidance on what to do next. Learn how to follow the law to better avoid a...