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...
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...