Understanding IRLJ 2.6 — Scheduling Hearings in Washington Infraction Cases
When a person receives a notice of infraction in Washington State — such as a traffic ticket — the law gives them the right to a hearing...
Understanding IRLJ 2.5 — Failure to Respond to a Notice of Infraction in Washington Courts
When you receive a notice of infraction in Washington State — for example, a traffic ticket — you are legally required to respond to it within a...
Understanding WAC 204‑24‑050 — Use of Tire Chains and Other Traction Devices in Washington
Washington’s administrative regulations include specific safety rules for vehicles traveling in winter and hazardous conditions. One of these is WAC 204‑24‑050, a section of the Washington Administrative...
Understanding RCW 47.36.250: Dangerous Road Conditions and Winter Traction Requirements in Washington
Winter driving in Washington State can present serious hazards — especially on mountain passes and rural highways where snow, ice, and steep grades are common. RCW 47.36.250 empowers...
Snoqualmie Pass Chain Requirements: What Washington Drivers Need to Know
When winter weather hits the Cascade Mountains, Washington drivers need to be prepared. The Snoqualmie Pass chain requirements are a critical part of safe—and legal—travel through this...
Understanding RCW 46.37.420: Washington’s Tire Restrictions Law
RCW 46.37.420 Tire Restrictions: What Washington Drivers Need to Know RCW 46.37.420 establishes tire regulations for vehicles operating on Washington State highways. These laws are...
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State v. Keele: Excluding Evidence and Sentencing Error in a Washington Unpublished Opinion
In State v. Alyssa Richelle Keele (No. 59201‑1‑II), the Washington Court of Appeals (Division II) issued an unpublished opinion addressing two key issues: (1) whether the trial court erred in excluding...
State v. Zerahaimanot and Washington’s Rules on Unpublished Opinions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Appeals (Division I) resolved key questions about resentencing, waiver of appellate arguments, and the limits on citing unpublished...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...