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There are many reasons why people face hardships in their careers, whether it is very competitive in the field they work in or someone struggles to continue working as a result of an injury. However, our law firm knows that those with criminal records may have an...
The New Hope Act was signed into law in May of 2019. The aim of this Act was to help people who have made a bad choice or mistake pay their debt to society and move forward with their lives, without the life-long stigma of a criminal conviction. Previously, people who...
If there were proven ways to reduce the number of people who end up back in jail, would most people agree to implement these changes? If it costs less to actively reduce recidivism than it does to put people back behind bars, would society embrace programs that did...
There are over 2 million people right now in the United States who are incarcerated. In 2008, the United States hit a record high with nearly 25% of the world's 9.8 million prisoners. It would seem that our country has an inordinate number of people behind bars. Why?...
Conviction on criminal charges can have consequences that follow you around for the rest of your life. It can make it more difficult for you to get a job or find a place to live. Washington's "Second Chance" laws offer several options to clear your record and make a...
There are situations where it is appropriate to terminate a parent's rights to their child at that time. People make mistakes and perhaps you had a hard time caring for your children at one point. Fortunately, Washington is among the few states that allow for...
All across America, many states have taken a new stance on marijuana laws. For most jurisdictions that revised or plan to revise marijuana drug laws, decriminalization usually represents the first step. Ideally, when jurisdictions make these laws, they lead to...
For thousands of people in Washington and across the nation, a sealed record is a sigh of relief; it is a fresh start. Criminal charges can limit your employment options, your educational future and your support systems, all in addition to limiting your freedoms. By...
Upon a felony conviction, you lose certain rights. Some of these rights may naturally restore after you complete your sentence or meet other requirements. Other rights require you to take further action with the court to seek restoration. Specifically, restoring your...
When officers suspect Washington residents of drunk driving, they may administer tests. The first test suspected DUI drivers often take is a field sobriety test. Today we will take a look at what a field sobriety test is and how courts use them in DUI cases....
