Washington De Novo Resentencing After an Offender Score Changes
Washington de novo resentencing may be required when correcting an offender score lowers a defendant’s standard sentencing range. A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision, State v....
State v. Peterson Drug Court Ruling: Washington Supreme Court Limits Blake Fee Refunds
State v. Peterson Drug Court Decision Explained The Washington Supreme Court issued an important new decision on September 10, 2026, addressing the continuing effects of State...
Washington DUI License Suspension Explained
A Washington DUI license suspension can happen surprisingly quickly after an arrest. In fact, a driver may face action from the Washington State Department of Licensing before...
Will I Lose My License After a DUI in Washington?
One of the first questions people ask after a DUI arrest is whether they will lose their license after a DUI in Washington. The answer is: possibly,...
Washington Restitution for Property Damage
A new published Washington Court of Appeals decision provides important guidance on Washington restitution for property damage when damaged property is old, depreciated, or near the end...
Second DUI Deferred Prosecution in Washington: When a Second Petition May Be Available
For years, many people described DUI deferred prosecution in Washington as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. That shorthand is now incomplete. Current Washington law provides a narrow...
Washington Entrapment Defense: Lessons From State v. Clark
A Washington entrapment defense can arise when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime the person was not otherwise predisposed to commit. A recent Washington...
Washington Material Witness Warrants: What State v. Denman Shows
A Washington material witness warrant can authorize the arrest of an important witness who fails to appear in a criminal case, but Washington law places conditions on...
How Long Will Someone Stay in Pierce County Jail?
How long someone remains in Pierce County Jail can range from a relatively short stay following an arrest to months while a criminal case is...
Pierce County First Appearance and Bail Explained
Being arrested is overwhelming, and for many people, the next question is, "What happens at my first appearance?" If you or a loved one has been arrested...