New Washington Law Restores Voting Rights to Convicted Felons
A new Washington law allows convicted felons to vote immediately upon release from total confinement. Felons are those people that are found guilty of a felony [...]
Tattooing a Minor in Washington
Under Washington law, it is a misdemeanor offense for a person to tattoo a minor, or someone under the age of 18. The crime is punishable [...]
Accomplice Liability Under Washington Criminal Law
Washington law makes it a crime for a person to serve as an accomplice in the commission of a crime. An accomplice essentially helps or encourages [...]
Washington Bench Warrants
A judge in Washington’s criminal court system will issue a bench warrant against a defendant if that person violates the conditions of release set by the [...]
Unlawful Imprisonment in Washington
Unlawful imprisonment is the crime where a person knowingly restrains someone else. The offense is a serious felony under Washington law that can lead to a [...]
What Happens at an Arraignment in a Washington Criminal Court Case?
An arraignment is generally a person’s first criminal court appearance following an arrest or an investigation into an alleged Washington crime. The event is an extremely [...]
Criminal Trespass in Washington
Criminal trespass under Washington law is an offense where a person enters or remains in a building or other premises without permission or authority. The crime [...]
What to Do When Facing Both a Domestic Violence Charge and a Domestic Violence Protection Order
When a person is accused of committing a Washington domestic violence crime, the accuser or the alleged victim often files a petition for a domestic violence [...]
Making Statements to Law Enforcement
A person suspected or accused of a crime could choose to try to talk to law enforcement in a criminal case. While a request for a [...]
Pre-trial Release in Washington State
“Pre-trial release” occurs when someone arrested for a crime is released from jail while his/her trial is pending. While issues relating to pre-trial release can sometimes [...]