RPC 3.9: Advocating Before Government Agencies and Legislative Bodies in Washington
Attorneys often represent clients in court, but legal advocacy extends well beyond the courtroom. RPC 3.9 Washington lawyer responsibilities apply when attorneys appear before legislative bodies or...
IRLJ 5.2 Appeals to Superior Court in Washington
A driver who receives an adverse decision in a Washington traffic infraction case may have the right to seek an appeal to superior court. However, the...
Appealing a Traffic Infraction in Washington State
If you receive a traffic ticket in Washington State and lose at a contested hearing, you may wonder whether you can appeal the court's decision....
Washington Criminal Restitution Laws Explained
Understanding Washington Criminal Restitution Laws Under Washington criminal restitution laws, courts can require a defendant to compensate victims for financial losses caused by a crime. These...
IRLJ 4.2 Failure to Pay Traffic Infractions in Washington
IRLJ 4.2 Failure to Pay Rule Explained Receiving a traffic ticket in Washington does not always end when the court enters judgment. Drivers who fail...
Washington GR 37 Jury Selection Rule Clarified in State v. Hogan
The Washington Supreme Court recently issued an important decision interpreting the Washington GR 37 Rule, which governs race discrimination in jury selection. In State v. Hogan, No....
IRLJ 4.1 Traffic Infractions: When Washington Courts Notify the Department of Licensing
IRLJ 4.1 Traffic Infractions Rule Explained If you receive a traffic ticket in Washington, the court's decision may affect more than just the amount you...
Washington Employer Immunity and Motion to Dismiss
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision addresses major questions involving employer immunity, workplace exposure claims, and dismissal motions under Washington civil procedure rules. In Bauer...
IRLJ 6.7 Identity Challenges: Relief From Traffic Infraction Judgments in Washington
Traffic infractions in Washington can lead to fines, collections, and other legal consequences. In some situations, however, the person named in the citation may not...
Right to Counsel Waiver Washington: State v. Thompson Explained
Right to Counsel Waiver Washington Law The concept of right to counsel waiver Washington law was central in State v. Thompson, a Washington Court of Appeals decision addressing...