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...
RCW 9.41.040 DUI Firearm Prohibition in Washington
RCW 9.41.040 DUI Firearm Prohibition Explained Washington law places restrictions on firearm possession for certain individuals convicted of criminal offenses. One of the newest restrictions...
Washington DUI Firearm Rights: Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Repeat DUI Offenders
Washington Supreme Court Addresses Washington DUI Firearm Rights The Washington Supreme Court recently issued a significant Second Amendment decision in McLellan v. Brown, No. 103799-6 (June...
Washington Summary Judgment in Family Law Tort Claims
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision demonstrates how Washington courts analyze summary judgment motions in emotionally charged family law disputes involving tort claims, allegations...