SR 18 Motorcycle Crash Near Tiger Mountain Summit Leaves Passenger Seriously Injured
A SR 18 motorcycle crash involving a semi-truck near Tiger Mountain Summit left a motorcycle passenger seriously injured and temporarily shut down traffic in both directions on...
SCORE Jail Release Without Bail: Can You Get Out?
Can I Get Released From SCORE Jail Without Bail? A SCORE Jail release without bail is possible in many Washington criminal cases. Contrary to what many people...
Spokane Court Emergency Order: What the Spokane Complex Fire Means for Court Cases
The Spokane court emergency order issued during the Spokane Complex Fire has temporarily changed court schedules for criminal and civil cases in Spokane County. After an initial...
Washington Offender Score Comparability: What Out-of-State Convictions Mean
If you have prior convictions from another state or from federal court, those convictions may affect your sentence if you are convicted of a crime...
Teen Driver Charged After Crash Sparks Blewett Pass Wildfire: Understanding Washington’s Negligent Driving Law
A recent crash on U.S. Highway 97 near Blewett Pass has drawn significant attention after authorities reported that a vehicle struck a tree, caught fire,...
Martinez v. WSU: Washington Supreme Court Defines University Duty
When does a university become legally responsible for harm caused by a recognized fraternity? That question was at the center of Martinez & Houtz v. Washington...
Washington Failure to Yield Accident: Understanding Your Legal Rights
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision occurred when a driver allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign before entering the intersection of...
Westbound I-90 Reopens After Semi-Truck Fire Near Cle Elum
Westbound I-90 Reopens After I-90 Semi-Truck Fire Near Cle Elum Drivers traveling across central Washington experienced major delays after an I-90 semi-truck fire forced the closure of...
Severance of Charges in Washington: State v. Krause Explained
Introduction The Washington Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Krause clarifies when courts must grant a motion to sever criminal charges. The case focuses on the standard...
ER 404(b) Evidence in Washington: State v. Stearns Explained
Introduction The Washington Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Stearns addresses a critical issue in criminal trials: when can the State introduce evidence of a defendant’s prior...