Washington Standards for Indigent Defense: Understanding Caseload Limits and Quality Representation
The constitutional right to an attorney means more than simply having a lawyer assigned to your case. To provide meaningful representation, defense attorneys must have...
Understanding CrR 1.3: Effect of Washington Criminal Court Rules
The Washington State Rules of Criminal Procedure establish the framework that courts, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and defendants follow throughout a criminal case. One of the...
Two Women Injured in Kittitas County Intersection Crash: What Victims Should Know About Washington Injury Claims
Two women were seriously injured Wednesday afternoon following a Kittitas County intersection crash at the intersection of Number 6 Road and Kittitas Highway, according to the Kittitas...
State v. Marino: Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Due Process in Pretrial Diversion Cases
Pretrial diversion programs allow some criminal defendants to avoid prosecution by successfully completing treatment, counseling, or other court-approved conditions. These agreements offer an opportunity for...
Washington CrR 1.2 Explained: The Purpose of Washington Criminal Procedure Rules
Every criminal case in Washington follows a structured set of procedural rules. While many of these rules address specific issues such as arraignment, discovery, or...
Washington CrR 1.1 Explained: Understanding the Scope of Washington Criminal Procedure Rules
When someone is charged with a crime in Washington, the criminal justice process follows a set of procedural rules designed to ensure fairness and consistency....
Respect for Rights of Third Persons Under Washington RPC 4.4
Washington RPC 4.4: Respect for Rights of Third Persons Attorneys have a duty to zealously represent their clients, but that duty has important ethical limits. Washington...
Washington RPC 4.3: Dealing with Persons Not Represented by a Lawyer
Lawyers frequently interact with individuals who do not have legal representation. Whether negotiating a settlement, discussing a contract, or communicating during litigation, attorneys must carefully...
Four Injured in Five-Vehicle SR-281 Crash Near George, Washington
Four Injured After SR-281 Five-Vehicle Crash Near George A serious SR-281 five-vehicle crash left four people injured Monday afternoon in Grant County, according to the Washington State...
Washington RPC 4.2: Communication with Persons Represented by a Lawyer
One of the fundamental ethical rules governing attorney conduct is the prohibition against communicating directly with a person who is represented by counsel about the...