Washington Constructive Possession of a Firearm
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision explains how prosecutors may prove constructive possession of a firearm even when there is no direct evidence that...
Washington Self Representation in Criminal Cases
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision highlights the risks and constitutional protections involved when a criminal defendant chooses self-representation instead of appointed counsel. In State...
RCW 9.41.300 Weapons Prohibited in Washington
Understanding RCW 9.41.300 Weapons Prohibited Locations Washington generally recognizes the right to bear arms under both the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 24...
Washington Motion to Dismiss Case Under CrR 8.3(b)
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision highlights how difficult it can be to obtain dismissal of criminal charges based on alleged governmental misconduct under...
Conviction Vacatur Washington: State v. Abrams Explained
Conviction Vacatur Washington Law After State v. Abrams The Washington Supreme Court addressed conviction vacatur Washington law in State v. Abrams, clarifying when a person can ask a...
RCW 9A.40.040: Unlawful Imprisonment Washington Law Explained
What Is Unlawful Imprisonment Washington Law? Under RCW 9A.40.040, unlawful imprisonment occurs when a person knowingly restrains another individual without legal authority. At its core, this...
Washington Hit and Run Duties After an Accident
Understanding Washington Hit and Run Duties Under Washington hit and run duties, drivers involved in an accident must stop, remain at the scene, and provide reasonable...
Washington Privacy Act Recording in State v. Kamara
Washington Privacy Act Recording and RCW 9.73.030 The Washington privacy act recording rule comes from RCW 9.73.030. You can read the statute here:https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.73.030 The law generally makes...
Washington Evidence Rules in Criminal Trials
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision demonstrates how evidentiary rulings can shape the outcome of a criminal trial. In State v. Gudgel, the court examined...
Traffic Infraction Payment Plan – IRLJ 3.6 Washington
If you have received a traffic ticket in Washington State and cannot afford to pay it in full, you may have the right to a traffic...