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...
Washington Physical Control DUI Laws Explained
Being charged with a Washington physical control DUI can be confusing because you do not actually have to be driving to face criminal penalties. Under...
Washington School Weapon Case Reversed Over Insufficient Evidence
Washington School Weapon Case Highlights Limits of Criminal Law A recent Washington school weapon case from the Court of Appeals highlights an important limit in...
Washington Malicious Mischief Case Reversed for Ineffective Counsel
Washington Malicious Mischief Case Highlights Importance of Trial Objections A recent Washington malicious mischief case out of Division II of the Court of Appeals offers...
Washington Personal Restraint Petition Time Bar: Lessons from In re Priebe
Understanding Washington Personal Restraint Petition Time Limits A Washington personal restraint petition (PRP) is a post-conviction legal tool that allows individuals to challenge unlawful restraint, including improper...
Washington Bail Rights After Arrest: Lessons from Westerman v. Cary
Understanding Washington Bail Rights After Arrest In Washington State, the right to bail is protected under Article I, Section 20 of the state constitution. However,...