1. Alcohol/Substance Abuse Evaluation Contact the Alcohol Evaluation Agency to whom we directed you. Set up an evaluation. Evaluator should ask us to provide the police report and criminal history to the evaluator. You should take your “Driver’s Abstract.” One is available from any Department of Licensing branch office or can be downloaded from WWW.DOL.WA.GOV. Do not […]
Being charged with any crime is a nightmare. But with the growing stigma society places on drunk driving a DUI charge can be one of the worst. A DUI charge can threaten your freedom with jail time. Washington has some of the strictest, most draconian laws regarding DUI in America. RCW 46.61.5055 requires mandatory jail time, mandatory […]
Imagine the scene. You get pulled over by the police for speeding or whatever reason. As your vehicle is being approached you should realize that one of the things the officer is going to be doing is checking for signs of alcohol or drug use such as smell of liquor or marijuana, bloodshot eyes, slurred […]
A language barrier can be used as a defense in a DUI case in Washington State if the defendant can demonstrate that the barrier prevented them from understanding the consequences of their actions or the instructions given to them by law enforcement. This defense can be raised in several different contexts, such as: During the […]
It can be terrifying and humiliating to be arrested for the first time. When the police respond to an altercation between a husband and a wife or between other family members in a household, Washington law often requires them to arrest somebody. There are mandatory arrests for domestic violence in Washington when the police arrive […]
Things are spiraling out of control. Now the most important person in your life cannot come home. They cannot see their children. How can the Court keep children away from their parent on just the emotional words of one person? You do not want to “press charges” but now it turns out you are “just […]
Washington’s civil asset forfeiture laws allow governmental agencies to seize a person’s property upon a mere suspicion of criminal activity. A skilled Tacoma asset forfeiture defense lawyer can set forth arguments against the seizure and forfeiture of a person’s assets, but many people are hesitant to incur the cost of an attorney in addition to […]
In Washington criminal cases, it is common for a judge to order a defendant to pay bail to be released. In some cases, however, the court may seek to impose a bail amount that is disproportionate to the crime alleged, or it may deny bail altogether. Thus, if you are charged with a crime, it […]
Assault charges in Tacoma, Washington, can have serious legal consequences. Whether you’re facing charges or trying to understand the legal landscape, it’s crucial to know the different degrees of assault, potential penalties, and defense strategies. Types of Assault Charges in Washington State Washington classifies assault into four degrees, each with varying levels of severity: First-Degree […]
Restoring firearm rights can be a complex and challenging process. Individuals who have lost their gun rights due to criminal convictions or mental health issues often face numerous obstacles when seeking to have those rights reinstated. Here, we explore some common challenges and provide tips to overcome them. Benefits of Restoring Your Gun Rights in […]
