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Do You Have to Talk to a CPS…
When Child Protective Services (CPS) contacts you, it can be scary, confusing, and emotionally overwhelming—especially if you’re a parent or…
Can I Be Charged If I Let Someone…
It’s a question many people never think to ask—until it’s too late. If someone borrows your car and commits a…
Can Juvenile Records Be Sealed in Washington?
For many people, a mistake made in their youth shouldn’t follow them for the rest of their life. Yet in…
How Long Does a Prosecutor Have to File…
If you’ve been accused of a crime—or fear you might be—you may wonder how long the state has to formally…
Can You Be Arrested because of Someone Else’s…
It’s a question we hear often: “Can I really be arrested just because someone said I did something?” In short—yes,…
What Are Your Rights at a DUI Checkpoint…
If you’ve ever driven through a late-night police stop on a holiday weekend, you may have wondered: Can law enforcement…
What Is the Difference Between Dismissed, Acquitted, and…
If you’ve ever faced criminal charges—or supported someone who has—you know the legal system can be full of confusing terminology.…
Do Juveniles Have the Same Rights as Adults…
When a minor is arrested, the legal consequences can be life-changing. But do juveniles in Washington State have the same…
Can I Be Charged with Obstruction a Law…
In an era when smartphones are nearly universal, recording police activity has become an important way for individuals to document…
What Are Your Rights During a Terry Stop…
Police encounters can be confusing and stressful—especially when officers stop you but do not place you under arrest. These encounters,…