Dangerous Intersections in Washington: What to Know After an SUV Crashes Into a Pond
On December 20, an SUV overshot a sharp right turn at the intersection of Highway 20 and Keystone Avenue on Central Whidbey Island and plunged into a...
Return Season: Can You Legally Gift Back a DUI?
The day after Christmas is famous for long return lines, receipts pulled from pockets, and that awkward conversation that starts with, “It’s great, but…” Sweaters get exchanged,...
🎅 Santa Got Pulled Over for Speeding
🎶Santa got pulled over for speeding,Zoomin’ down I‑90 late last night.He said, “It’s just my sleigh, officer!”But now he’s got a court date set in...
🎄‘Twas the Night Before Christmas… (Lawyer Edition)🎅⚖️
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the jail,Not a creature was stirring — no one could post bail.The phones were all ringing, the...
Washington Winter Driving Safety Guide: Tips for Snow, Ice & Mountain Passes
Winter weather in Washington can make traveling hazardous — particularly through mountain corridors like Snoqualmie Pass. With current forecasts showing ongoing snow and winter weather advisories in the...
Elderly Driver Rear-Ends Trooper SUV: Legal Responsibility in WA
Washington Law on Avoiding Accidents: The Duty of All Drivers In Washington state, every driver has a primary duty to avoid accidents. This duty does not...
Danielson Washington Supreme Court Ruling on LFO Reimbursement
On December 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of Washington issued its opinion in State v. Danielson, Docket No. 103627‑2, a case involving constitutional challenges to how legal financial obligations (LFOs) are reimbursed after a...
IRLJ 2.4 – How to Respond to a Notice of Infraction in Washington
If you've received a traffic ticket or civil infraction in Washington, your next steps are crucial. The court rule IRLJ 2.4sets out your legal obligations for...
IRLJ 2.3 – Venue for Infractions in Washington Traffic Cases
When fighting a traffic ticket or civil infraction in Washington, where the case is heard matters. The venue—or proper location for a legal proceeding—is governed by...
Admissibility of Intercepted Communication Under RCW 9.73.050
In Washington State, the admissibility of intercepted communication in court is governed by RCW 9.73.050. This statute is part of the broader state wiretapping and surveillance chapter designed to...