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One of the core tenets of criminal procedure is that people accused of crimes have a right to question any witnesses who testify against them, pursuant to the confrontation clause. In practice, this means that statements that constitute hearsay are often inadmissible....
It is not uncommon for the Washington courts to issue no contact orders in domestic violence cases. When a person subject to a no contact order shares a child with the individual they are prohibited from contacting, it can make it difficult for the person to exercise...
Court Addresses Prosecutorial Misconduct in Tacoma Assault Cases Prosecutors are bound by a certain code of conduct in criminal proceedings. Among other things, they cannot engage in unjust behavior during trial, such as introducing improper evidence or misstating the...
FAQ: Immigration Concerns in Domestic Violence Criminal and Protection Order Cases Q: What are the primary concerns for non-citizens facing domestic violence charges or protection orders? A: Non-citizens main concern is the risk of deportation or exclusion from the...
In Washington, the courts will often issue no-contact orders in domestic violence cases. If a person subject to a no-contact order subsequently violates its terms, they may be charged with additional crimes. As discussed in a recent Washington domestic violence case,...
The Washington court will issue no contact orders when they determine that doing so is necessary to protect a person from further harm at the hands of their assailant. As such, if a person violates a no-contact order, they may be charged with one or more crimes. If...
People subject to no-contact orders can be charged with domestic violence crimes if they violate the terms of the orders. Generally, such violations must be willful. As discussed in a recent Washington case, however, the prosecution can demonstrate a person’s actions...
Under Washington law, violating a no-contact order is a criminal offense. Convictions for such offenses can carry significant penalties, particularly if the defendant has an extensive criminal history. If the prosecution does not establish that the defendant possessed...
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...
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...
