Mental Health Sentencing Alternative After Perrin
The mental health sentencing alternative gives eligible Washington defendants an opportunity to receive treatment and community supervision instead of a standard-range prison sentence. In State v. Perrin, No....
CrR 3.1: The Right to a Lawyer in Washington Criminal Cases
One of the most fundamental rights guaranteed to anyone accused of a crime is the right to legal representation. Both the Sixth Amendment to the United States...
Passenger Dies After I-90 Crash West of Easton
A fatal collision on Interstate 90 west of Easton claimed the life of one passenger and seriously injured another occupant Saturday afternoon. The Washington State...
CrR 2.3: Search Warrants and Seizures Under Washington Law
One of the most important protections in the criminal justice system is the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. In Washington, CrR...
CrR 2.2: Warrants of Arrest and Summons in Washington Criminal Cases
Being charged with a crime in Washington does not always mean law enforcement will immediately arrest you. In many cases, a court may issue a summons directing...
CrR 2.1: Understanding the Indictment and Information in Washington Criminal Cases
When someone is charged with a crime in Washington State, the prosecution must begin the case by filing a formal charging document. Washington CrR 2.1 establishes the...
What Is CrR 1.4? Understanding the Definition of “Prosecuting Attorney” in Washington Criminal Cases
When people think of a criminal prosecution in Washington, they often picture the elected county prosecuting attorney handling the case. In reality, many different attorneys...
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...