Yakima Family Law Blog

Have you ever committed a traffic crime in Washington? What about an infraction? You may use the two terms interchangeably, but they are actually two very different violations. Traffic crimes include serious offenses, including vehicular assault and reckless driving....

Washington law enforcement uses blood alcohol content (BAC) tests on drivers suspected of DUI. These tests do have their uses and have high levels of accuracy. Still, they are not infallible. Today we will look at one of their weaknesses: sensitivity to non-alcoholic...

Most people in Washington State know that the consequences associated with a drunk driving conviction may be quite severe and quite costly. People who have been arrested and charged with a driving under the influence offense may have heard about a program that offers...

It is not always easy to know if you should end your marriage in Washington. This is not a decision anyone should make lightly. If you are unsure, it is well worth it to take the time to ask yourself some questions that may help you understand your feelings and to get...

A high-speed chase in Yakima County, Washington, led to the arrest of the driver involved, a 30-year-old man. Unexpectedly, a second man drove himself to the scene and allegedly demonstrated enough symptoms of impairment that authorities also arrested him on DUI...

For many couples in Washington State, their family home represents the single largest asset in their marital estate. The mortgage associated with that home, in turn, may represent the single largest debt in their marital estate. Figuring out how to handle these two...

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...