Criminal Defense

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...

Most people assume that police officers have the freedom to arrest people as they see fit. This is far from the case. If an officer arrested you, you may be able to challenge the arrest on the grounds that it was unlawful. An arrest is lawful if the officer can...

Being charged with a misdemeanor crime is a serious matter, so you may be on alert for any defense that can help you out of a bad situation, such as theft charges. Washington residents accused of theft sometimes point out that they were intoxicated during the supposed...