Winter Weather Advisory and Travel Safety Laws in Washington
Introduction A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Cascade mountain passes from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday, just ahead of the...
Understanding the Infraction Service Rule in Washington
When you face an infraction in Washington — a non‑criminal violation processed under the infraction rules in the courts of limited jurisdiction — one key...
What Is RCW 18.185.250 — and Why It Matters
In Washington State law, RCW 18.185.250 sets the eligibility requirements for someone to become a bail bond recovery agent (often informally called a bounty hunter). The statute lays out what...
Understanding RCW 18.185.300: Planned Forced Entry Requirements for Bail Bond Recovery Agents
In Washington State, RCW 18.185.300 provides the legal framework for bail bond recovery agents conducting planned forced entry operations. The law ensures legal compliance and public safety by requiring agents to have reasonable cause before apprehending an individual...
Understanding Bail Bond Recovery Agent Licensing in Washington
The role of a bail bond recovery agent—often referred to as a bounty hunter—is strictly regulated in Washington State. Under RCW 18.185.250, any individual who wishes...
Awareness of Cash-Bail Forfeiture
When a defendant fails to appear in court, the financial stakes can be high — especially when cash bail is involved. In the case of State...
State v. Jeglum (2019): Washington Court Confirms Cash Bail Forfeiture Power After Sentencing
In State v. Jeglum (2019), the Washington Court of Appeals clarified that courts retain discretion to forfeit cash baileven after a defendant reappears and is sentenced, as...
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...
Elevator Misleveling Negligence – Kimball v. Otis Elevator Co. (1997)
Introduction In Kimball v. Otis Elevator Co., the Washington Court of Appeals addressed whether Otis was liable for a back injury sustained by Allison Kimball when...