Understanding Washington Double Jeopardy Retrial Rights
When can the State try a case again after a mistrial? In State v. O’Brien, the Washington Supreme Court addressed whether retrying a criminal defendant after...
Starting the Year in Handcuffs? What to Do About a DUI on New Year’s Day in Kittitas County
New Year’s Day may feel like a quiet holiday, but it’s a major enforcement day for the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, Ellensburg Police, Cle Elum PD, and Washington...
New Year’s Legal Resolution: Check Your Car Insurance Coverage in Washington
As we ring in a new year, there’s one legal resolution every Washington driver should make: check your car insurance coverage. Specifically, take a close look...
Washington Court Holiday New Year: What to Know About Jan 1
🎆 Do Washington Courts Close for New Year’s? The winter holidays are a time for celebration — but if you’re involved in a legal matter,...
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...