Serving South King County and the Surrounding Areas.
When accused of criminal wrongdoing, a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they don’t need to prepare a criminal defense until formal charges have been levied against them. If you wait that long, though, a lot of the case against you has already been...
When you jump in the car after maybe, stopping for dinner and a drink or visiting a friend to grab a beer, you may wonder what to do if you suddenly see sirens in your rearview mirror. If you just had one or two drinks, you might wonder if you can refuse an...
If you’re facing criminal charges, you’re probably worried about what a conviction could have in store for you. This is understandable, especially given the harsh penalties that are allowable under the law and that most prosecutors threaten. But what’s really at stake...
As you probably know by now, our state has legalized recreational marijuana use. In addition, with the recent decision to pardon all federal simple possession convictions, you may wonder whether it is legal to fly with weed now. Since weed is legal, can I fly with it...
In Washington State, drunk driving charges frequently hinge on the amount of alcohol that is detected in the driver’s system. Currently, if a driver is tested and registers 0.08% for their blood alcohol content, they will be arrested for driving under the influence....
Like any other theft crime, financial crimes run the gamut of severity from minor misdemeanors to major felonies. The difference between the two is that federal theft crimes rarely happen accidentally. Obviously, when one miss-scans something at the grocery store they...
In order to try to convict you on the criminal charges that have been levied against you, the prosecution is going to use some combination of witness testimony and physical evidence. You might be worried about how this evidence is going to portray you and the impact...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. This means that under many circumstances (but not all), police must first obtain a warrant before conducting a search. But how do they get a...
Being accused of a crime is a scary proposition. It’s perfectly natural to wonder what will happen and how it will affect your life, your family or your job. Theft offenses can cover a wide range of conduct and potential punishment so, if you’re being accused of...
Drunk driving charges can result in criminal penalties and administration consequences. One of the most significant consequences drivers accused of a DUI can face include the loss of their driver’s license. A driver who has been charged with drunk driving should...
