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Drug crime in America is a major law enforcement challenge. Harsh penalties levied against those found guilty of drug crimes is a traditional method of punishment. However, Seattle drug crimes lawyers have another tool to use: Drug Court. Here in Seattle, the King County Drug Diversion Court was among the first dozen drug courts in… Read More »
Consensual teenage sex is not a crime if the teenagers are married to each other. Teenagers aged 18 or 19 can get married without parental consent in Washington. Seventeen-year-olds can get married with parental consent, and teenagers under 17 must have the permission of the court to get married. Other than that, a teenager engaging… Read More »
The moment the new recreational marijuana laws went into effect in Washington, a celebratory crowd immediately lit up at the Space Needle in Seattle. Police looked the other way, but these individuals broke both state and federal law. Even with the more lenient laws, Washington State still imposes certain restrictions on marijuana use, and the… Read More »
In 2012, a San Bernardino, California political figure was exonerated on child pornography charges, three-plus years after the charges were made, effectively putting his career on hold. Allegedly, his ex-wife was the person who put the images on his computer as a means to achieve a better divorce settlement. Seattle child pornography defense lawyers are… Read More »
What Are the Consequences of the .08 Blood Alcohol Threshold for DUI Convictions in Washington State? The laws regarding blood alcohol content (BAC) in Washington State now rank with the most stringent in the country. What this means is that as little as two drinks or less, depending on the size of the individual in… Read More »
In 2001, changes to Washington law added flexibility to the sentencing for certain sex crimes. Prior to that, judges determined the prison terms. Now judges determine the minimum sentence, the law specifies the maximum sentence and the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board determines the actual sentence. Since that means a sex crime conviction could effectively result… Read More »
Seattle Criminal Defense Attorneys You’ve been charged with a crime. You are afraid your life is over. You need a lawyer who will listen and understand, not just rush you through the system. At the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, you get the attention and the outstanding legal representation you need at this critical… Read More »
Tough Seattle Protection Order Attorneys Fighting for your right to remove unnecessary restraining orders When a no-contact order is issued against you by a judge in a municipal court in Seattle, Tacoma or another Washington community, you may not understand the consequences. The order can prevent you from going home for up to six months… Read More »
When children testify in court, they can easily elicit sympathy that clouds the judgment of juries. In addition, when they make false or misleading statements, even experienced Seattle child rape defense lawyers cannot use the aggressive cross-examination techniques they might use during the testimony of adults. Washington statute RCW 9A.44.120 sets certain conditions pertaining to… Read More »
In the political realm, a charge of domestic violence against a public official or candidate for office can be devastating to their careers. It happened to a San Francisco sheriff, which helps illustrate the career problems that domestic violence charges sometimes create – and how Seattle domestic violence attorneys can help. Domestic violence charges often boil… Read More »
