The Basics of Vacating or Expunging Misdemeanor Cases in Washington The Basics of Vacating or Expunging Misdemeanor Cases in Washington Washington law defines a misdemeanor as “An offense punishable by no more than 90 days in jail and $1,000.” A “gross misdemeanor” is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a maximum fine of $5,000. For both types of misdemeanors, both a jail… Read More
More than 50 Arrests Made During Patrol Emphasis in South Snohomish County SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Violent Offender Task Force, the Drug Task Force, the Auto Theft Task Force, Edmonds Police Department, Everett Police Department, Lynnwood Police Department, Mukilteo Police Department, and Washington State Department of Corrections made more than 50 arrests during a three day joint emphasis on Highway 99… Read More
Washington Cannabis Stores Worried About Federal Charges With the new year comes new changes in laws. The Obama administration created a policy called the Cole memo, which would focus on serious drug offenses such as cultivating pot on public land and selling to minors. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently rescinded that policy, however, and now cannabis shops in Washington are nervous.… Read More