Blog

Aug 2.2025

Can Protection Orders Be Mutually Entered in Washington?

Understanding Cross-Petitions and Mirror Orders in Civil Protection Cases In Washington, civil protection orders are powerful legal tools designed to…

Aug 2.2025

What Happens If You Violate a Civil Protection…

Understanding Strict Liability, Notice Requirements, and Defenses in Washington State In Washington, civil protection orders are powerful legal tools meant…

Aug 1.2025

Neighbor Disputes Over Property Lines – What to…

A Washington State Guide to Resolving Boundary Disputes Disagreements between neighbors over fences, landscaping, or property lines can escalate quickly—especially…

Aug 1.2025

Can Text Messages Be Used in Family Court?

Understanding Admissibility, Context, and Digital Evidence in Washington Family Law Cases In today’s digital world, text messages often contain critical…

Jul 31.2025

Can You Go to Jail for Shoplifting Under…

Understanding Theft in the Third Degree and Your Legal Options Shoplifting may seem like a minor offense, especially when the…

Jul 31.2025

What Is the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender…

Moving To or From Washington State While on Probation or Parole If you’re on probation or parole and considering a…

Jul 30.2025

What Is Reckless Endangerment in Washington?

Understanding RCW 9A.36.050, Common Scenarios, and Defenses In Washington State, the crime of reckless endangerment is broader than many people…

Jul 30.2025

Can You Travel Internationally with a Criminal Record?

What Washington Residents Should Know Before Leaving the Country A criminal conviction can follow you long after the case is…

Jul 28.2025

What Is a “Stipulated Facts Trial” and When…

Most people think of criminal trials as heated courtroom battles full of witnesses, cross-examination, and dramatic closing arguments. But in…

Jul 28.2025

How Washington Classifies Misdemeanors vs Gross Misdemeanors

If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor in Washington, you may be wondering what the difference is between a “misdemeanor”…