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When Washington authorities levy a charge of driving under the influence against you and that charge leads to a conviction, you must install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for a set period once you regain the legal right to drive. How long the device...
Many people use the terms "burglary" and "robbery" for the same crime. However, burglary differs from robbery and covers several types of offenses. Certain elements must be present for it to count as a burglary charge. Elements of a burglary case The first element...
If a judge sentenced you to prison for any length of time, you may worry about your ability to reintegrate back into society. This is particularly true if your prison term was lengthy. Fortunately, the justice system recognizes that removing individuals for any length...
Drug charges could focus on many different violations of Washington law. Possession of small amounts of drugs may result in misdemeanor charges while larger amounts with intent to distribute could lead to more severe charges and penalties. Most residents understand...
It may be easy for many in Washington to view claims of self-defense (in response to facing criminal charges) with skepticism. This likely comes from the age-old assumption that it takes two willing participants in order for an altercation to occur. At the same time,...
As the nationwide marijuana debate continues, it is understandable that other recreational drugs fall under scrutiny. Many advocates now push for the decriminalization of the possession of entheogens. Entheogens describe fungi and plants that fall under the...
Being pulled over by Washington law enforcement authorities while driving is never an enjoyable experience, but sometimes it is more than a mere traffic stop. Some police officers are belligerent in the way they conduct investigations and question drivers as though...
A criminal complaint might not result in charges, much less reach the Washington criminal courts, without evidence. "Evidence" is a catch-all term that describes information and facts that support the truth. Security camera footage of a bank robbery could provide...
Washington stands as the second state in the United States to fully legalize marijuana possession and sales. But just like any regulated substance, there is such a thing as too much. When you consider the legal consumption of marijuana, be sure to know these limits to...
Facing charges of domestic violence in Washington can damage a lot of areas of your life. You may lose the trust of people you care about, jeopardize your job and possibly have to put your life on hold to serve time behind bars. Even more disheartening, you may feel...
