On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Oct 2, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Oct 2, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Oct 2, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Oct 2, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Sep 16, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Sep 16, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Sep 16, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Aug 30, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Aug 30, 2019 | Firm News
Domestic violence, according to Washington state law, refers to any criminal act a family or household member commits against another. This type of crime encompasses five primary categories of abusive actions: emotional abuse, physical violence, neglect, economic...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Aug 30, 2019 | Firm News
In Washington state, driving under the influence charges involves either operating a vehicle when you have an impaired ability to drive and/or tested blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%. Drivers convicted of DUI face significant penalties. Drivers should...
