State v. Keele: Excluding Evidence and Sentencing Error in a Washington Unpublished Opinion
In State v. Alyssa Richelle Keele (No. 59201‑1‑II), the Washington Court of Appeals (Division II) issued an unpublished opinion addressing two key issues: (1) whether the trial court erred in excluding...
Injured in Yakima DUI Crash? Know Your Legal Rights
A serious Yakima DUI crash last Thursday has left multiple people injured, including a 3-year-old child. The head-on collision occurred in the 1100 block of North 2nd...
One Dead, Three Injured in I-82 Rollover Crash Near Ellensburg
A tragic single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 82 early Monday morning has left one person dead and three others injured. The accident occurred approximately 17...
State v. Zerahaimanot and Washington’s Rules on Unpublished Opinions
In State v. Zerahaimanot, the Washington Court of Appeals (Division I) resolved key questions about resentencing, waiver of appellate arguments, and the limits on citing unpublished...
Reyna Juror Public Trial Violation: How Washington Courts Protect Open Jury Selection
Introduction The Reyna juror public trial violation highlights a critical constitutional safeguard: in Washington, jury selection and juror challenges must be conducted in open court, accessible to the...
Understanding Washington Double Jeopardy Retrial Rights
When can the State try a case again after a mistrial? In State v. O’Brien, the Washington Supreme Court addressed whether retrying a criminal defendant after...
Starting the Year in Handcuffs? What to Do About a DUI on New Year’s Day in Kittitas County
New Year’s Day may feel like a quiet holiday, but it’s a major enforcement day for the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, Ellensburg Police, Cle Elum PD, and Washington...
New Year’s Legal Resolution: Check Your Car Insurance Coverage in Washington
As we ring in a new year, there’s one legal resolution every Washington driver should make: check your car insurance coverage. Specifically, take a close look...
Washington Court Holiday New Year: What to Know About Jan 1
🎆 Do Washington Courts Close for New Year’s? The winter holidays are a time for celebration — but if you’re involved in a legal matter,...
Dangerous Intersections in Washington: What to Know After an SUV Crashes Into a Pond
On December 20, an SUV overshot a sharp right turn at the intersection of Highway 20 and Keystone Avenue on Central Whidbey Island and plunged into a...