SR 20 Crash Injuries: What to Know After the Burlington Multi‑Car Collision
On Wednesday morning, a serious multi‑car crash on State Route 20 (SR 20) in downtown Burlington, Washingtonleft four people injured and closed the highway for several hours. If you or a...
Understanding Alcohol Monitoring Requirements in Kittitas County Pretrial Release
In Washington State, courts may impose various conditions as part of a defendant's pretrial release. One such condition—alcohol monitoring—is commonly ordered in DUI and alcohol-related...
State v. Keele: Excluding Evidence and Sentencing Error in a Washington Unpublished Opinion
In State v. Alyssa Richelle Keele (No. 59201‑1‑II), the Washington Court of Appeals (Division II) issued an unpublished opinion addressing two key issues: (1) whether the trial court erred in excluding...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State v. Zerahaimanot and Washington’s Rules on Unpublished Opinions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Appeals (Division I) resolved key questions about resentencing, waiver of appellate arguments, and the limits on citing unpublished...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...