There is a major difference in the arrest process of domestic violence crimes of which you should be aware.The difference is on the rules of making an arrest. Washington police officers have in the past been held civilly liable for not properly protecting a victim of domestic violence. This resulted in there now being a […]

Have you been accused of domestic violence assault in Pierce County / Tacoma or other parts of Washington? You  may have just discovered that a domestic violence charge may also threaten your firearm rights. Almost every citizen is aware of the second amendment and that it gives Americans the right to “bear arms”. So, it is […]

You were arrested for DUI, you were tried and you were convicted.  Or perhaps you plead guilty.  If you had the assistance of Smith & White, PLLC then you likely plea bargained to a reduced charge that does not have mandatory jail, can come off of your record and does not have a 5 year […]

Charged with Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence in Tacoma? Know Your Rights Being accused of domestic violence is overwhelming. But when that charge is followed by an additional allegation—interfering with the reporting of domestic violence—the situation becomes even more serious. At Smith & White, we represent people facing these difficult cases in Tacoma, WA and […]

Have you been charged with assault or a related crime? Is there a domestic violence designation attached? You’re living in a nightmare. You’re worried about the potential jail time, and the fine, and any other consequences. Plus you may already be feeling the stigma that is placed by many, sometimes even friends and relatives, upon […]

The Washington Court of Appeals recently rejected defendant Daniel James Jackson’s argument that his assault conviction should be reversed because his trial counsel’s ineffective assistance caused him to involuntarily plead guilty. In August 2014, Jackson entered an Alford plea to his charge of fourth-degree assault. (An Alford plea is when the defendant pleads guilty without […]

You’re being either accused of DUI or are under investigation for a crime. Perhaps you’ve even had to go through the stress of arrest and arraignment. This is the most stress you’ve probably ever been under. You’re worried. Your family is worried. Your friends are worried. Everyone is saying, “Get a lawyer.” You want to […]

Can You Be Charged with a DUI in Washington if You Weren’t Even Driving? You pulled over to do the right thing. Maybe you were halfway home when it hit you—you shouldn’t be driving. You stopped, parked, and decided to sleep it off. You weren’t weaving down the road. You weren’t pulled over for erratic […]

Being arrested is stressful. Being arrested for DUI is scary. After all, now you’re facing potential jail time, fines, license suspension and other possible penalties like mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device or mandatory drug/alcohol treatment programs. It’s not good for any career but being charged with DUI in certain professions can be downright […]

Being charged with any crime is bad. Being charged with DUI is horrible. You know you’re facing potential jail time, fines, license suspension and other possible penalties. This DUI charge is already wreaking havoc on your home. Your job may be being threatened. You are starting the right way by looking for a defense attorney […]