Embracing Another While Driving in Washington – RCW 46.61.665 Explained
In Washington, holding or embracing another person while driving may not just be unsafe — it could also be illegal. RCW 46.61.665, a rarely discussed statute,...
Driving with Wheels Off Roadway in Washington – RCW 46.61.670
Most drivers don’t think twice about drifting slightly off the road — but in Washington, even a single wheel leaving the paved or gravel surface of a...
Understanding RCW 9.73.010: Divulging Telegram in Washington Law
In Washington State, privacy in communications has long been recognized as an essential legal and ethical standard. While modern technology dominates today's communication, certain laws...
What Happens Next? A Guide to the Pretrial Services Process in Pierce County
Reporting After Release Once you’re released from custody and your case is pending in Pierce County Superior Court, the first step is reporting. You must report in...
Home Detention Conditions under Washington Law: A Closer Look at RCW 9.94A.734
Introduction For many individuals facing criminal sentencing in Washington State, home detention may seem like a more humane alternative to jail or prison. But eligibility...
State v. Fuller: Deadly Weapon Enhancement Requires Total Confinement in Washington
Introduction In the 1997 case State v. Fuller, the Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, ruled on the limits of sentencing discretion for criminal offenses involving...
State v. Nelson – Search Incident to Arrest and the Scope of Purse Searches
Introduction The case of State v. Nelson, decided by the Washington Court of Appeals, Division III, on December 16, 1997, addresses a crucial Fourth Amendment issue...
SeaTac Off-the-Record Continuances: New Pretrial Rule
In an effort to streamline routine court proceedings and reduce unnecessary attorney travel, the SeaTac Municipal Court has implemented Administrative Order No. 24-01, which introduces a...
RCW 4.12.050: Notice of Disqualification
Introduction Under Washington law, the notice of disqualification statute (RCW 4.12.050) provides parties and attorneys the right to disqualify a judge in a superior court case. This article...
State v. Rich: DUI Is Not Enough – Reckless Endangerment Requires More
Introduction State v. Rich, 184 Wn.2d 897, 365 P.3d 746 (2016), clarified that while a DUI conviction may involve dangerous behavior, it does not automatically support...