DUI charges may happen throughout the year, especially on weekends and holidays, when people are out celebrating or gathering with Washington friends and family. Being aware of your own responsibility as well as that of others may help you avoid the deadly combination...
Month: July 2022
DUI conviction penalties in Washington state
Each state sets its own parameters for penalties following a DUI conviction. Regardless of the chemical causing impairment, penalties are the same for the actual charge of DUI. Courts are not obligated to follow a policy of ordering minimum penalties, which means that...
Washington State shoplifting laws and penalties
When an individual is charged with shoplifting in Washington State, that crime could be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the value of what's taken and other factors. This means a simple mischievous act of taking something off the shelf and slipping it in your...
How is custody handled when parents are in different states?
Child custody is a balancing act of finding the right division of parenting time, ways to communicate amicably between the parents, and attempting to create a successful parenting plan. However, this can become even more complicated if one parent lives in Washington...
How to handle social media during divorce
Social media can be an unhealthy environment for people in Washington who are going through a divorce. While the best approach might be to forgo social media altogether until the divorce is finalized, those who want to continue using it should adhere to some...