Fresh Pursuit Archives

State v Blake: Washington State Legal Update.

Past Convictions for Possession of a Controlled Substance? You may be eligible to have your simple possession conviction vacated under State v. Blake, a February 2021 Washington State Supreme Court case. If you paid legal financial obligations on a possession conviction, you may be eligible for a refund. Contact us for more information at 253-720-9304. If you are eligible for a vacate order under State v. Blake please contact our office today.

City of Tacoma v. Durham: The Limits of Fresh Pursuit

In the case of City of Tacoma v. Durham, the Washington Court of Appeals considered the limits of the fresh pursuit doctrine. The doctrine allows...

Fresh Pursuit Doctrine: Limits on Arrests Outside Jurisdiction

The fresh pursuit doctrine allows police officers to make an arrest outside of their jurisdiction if they are in fresh pursuit of a suspect who...