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
When Good People Get Caught Up in Legal Problems When Good People Get Caught Up in Legal Problems It is not as difficult as one might imagine, to get involved in legal or even criminal matters. The Prison Policy Initiative (PPI), a non-profit group, estimated that at the end of 2016, over 2.2 million Americans were behind bars, let alone being charged or… Read More
Grab and Run Theft (Porch Piracy) in Seattle Seattle has a high rate of “grab and run” thefts, in which so-called porch pirates steal packages from doorsteps. In fact, The Seattle Times named the Emerald City as the fifth-worst metropolitan area for packages stolen from porches in 2019. While this type of theft is more common during the holidays, it can happen at… Read More
Seattle Defendants Could Wait a Long Time Until Trial Anyone in Seattle facing criminal charges but is currently an out-of-custody defendant likely will not have a hearing anytime soon. According to a recent article in The Seattle Times, the state Supreme Court issued an emergency order for criminal hearings. Chief Justice Debra Stephens issued the emergency order, which postpones hearings for out-of-custody defendants in… Read More