First 24 Hours After a DUI Arrest
Hire YOUR Defense Team. Since criminal cases begin so quickly, you need to hire your defense attorney as soon as possible. Our team includes former prosecuting attorneys who have defended thousands of DUI cases over the years. Defend your case. Once our defense team is on board, we begin thoroughly reviewing your case. Some of […]
Arrest Warrants
What is an Arrest Warrant? An arrest warrant is issued by a judge when someone is wanted by police after the commission of a serious crime. Another reason for an arrest warrant being issued is if a defendant from a criminal trial fails to show up for their court date. These arrest warrants are more […]
Vacating a Criminal Conviction
How to: Get a conviction off your record. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to overcome the negative stigma and social disabilities caused by a criminal conviction. In an age of information and the Internet, it’s now very easy to find information about private citizens and even harder to avoid having people find out […]
Are You Under Arrest?
Are You Under Arrest? In this article, we discuss what constitutes an arrest and what your rights are. Under Arrest by The Police? What is an Arrest and What are Your Rights? “You’re under arrest!” Seeing arrests on TV and in movies is one thing, but it can often be very different in real life. […]
Hiring a Criminal Attorney
What to look for before hiring an attorney. Have you or has someone you know been arrested or charged with a criminal offense? If so, you or the person will need the help of a qualified and experienced criminal defense lawyer right away. Before hiring an attorney, there are a few things you should consider. […]
Criminal Charges
Misdemeanor Misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors are regarded as minor criminal offenses, punishable by 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine, or 364 days in jail and a $5000 fine. Examples of this could be: Assault 4th Degree. Driving While License Suspended. Theft 3rd Degree. Reckless Driving. Other offenses that are under the jurisdiction of […]
Quick Facts about the Appeals Process
Appeals typically arise out of a mistake by law enforcement, misconduct on the part of the prosecution, ineffective legal counsel, insufficient evidence, illegal sentencing, or other errors of law. If the defendant pled not guilty and was convicted by a judge or jury, a case can usually be appealed. If another law firm handled your […]
Bellingham now has an alternative to jail time.
A local non-government company is administering the new home detention electronic bracelets used as an alternative to jail, in cooperation with the Bellingham Municipal Court. City Council approved these new alternatives to jail as a part of their plan to address the overcrowding issues in the Whatcom County Jail. This program is called the Bellingham […]
5 Myths about the Criminal Justice System
Criminal Case Myths Debunked – 5 common myths of criminal cases Criminal case law for non-lawyers can be confusing and complicated, and many people come to believe some odd things. If you or someone you know has had a run-in with the law, here’s the straight truth about the most common myths that we as […]
Grounded for Criminal Convictions
Can a Criminal Conviction for DUI or Drugs Ground My Flying Career? For pilots and people in training to become pilots, a criminal conviction for a DUI or a drug offense can have lasting and devastating impacts on a flying career. Under the Federal Air Regulations, the FAA has some strict requirements that must be […]
