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Road rage, or driving in a reckless and aggressive manner, can lead to assault charges under Washington law. In any assault case, the prosecution bears the burden of establishing the defendant’s guilt, which among other things, means that they must prove the victim’s...
Under Washington law, there are numerous assault crimes that the state can accuse a person of committing. The severity of the charges depends, in part, on the level of harm the alleged victim suffered due to the assault. As discussed in a recent opinion issued in a...
In criminal cases, the prosecution must establish each element of the charged offense in order to demonstrate guilt. In cases involving assault of law enforcement agents, this often means the prosecution has to demonstrate the defendant acted with intent. As discussed...
The Washington Constitution, like the United States Constitution, grants criminal defendants the right to be tried before an impartial jury of their peers. While the courts generally rule in favor of protecting that right, they generally decline to extend it beyond...
Washington's Criminal Procedure Code lists various crimes as domestic violence if they involve harm or threats of harm. These crimes include serious offenses like assault, kidnapping and rape but also include things like breaking into someone's home (burglary) or not...
"Navigating Tacoma's Municipal Code: A Guide for Criminal Defense" Introduction: Understanding Tacoma's Municipal Code is crucial for anyone navigating the local criminal justice system. This blog aims to demystify some of the specific regulations that impact...
Under Washington law, the prosecution bears the burden of proof in criminal trials. The State is permitted to use various means to establish a defendant’s guilt, including, in some instances, business records, which include recorded phone calls. As discussed in a...
There are several ways that our Tacoma Criminal Defense Lawyers can work to get your case dismissed. These include: Lack of probable cause: If the police did not have a valid reason to stop, detain or arrest the defendant, the case may be dismissed. This could occur...
Q: How do criminal allegations impact enlisted service members differently than civilians? A: Enlisted service members face unique challenges when they are accused of a crime. Not only do they have to deal with the civilian legal system, but they also face...
Q: What happens to a no-contact order when a domestic violence case is dismissed in Tacoma, WA? A: When a domestic violence case is dismissed in Tacoma, WA, any associated no-contact orders are automatically lifted. This is because the court loses jurisdiction over...
