What many people in the Seattle area refer to as “restraining orders” are actually legally called protection orders. Having a protection order issued against you…

Being charged with Reckless EndangermentEndangerment can be confusing and frightening because it is a serious crime with a very vague definition. Police can arrest you…

In many situations involving allegations of domestic violence or other criminal offenses in the Seattle area, the prosecutor may ask the court to issue a…

People often mistakenly believe they don’t have to worry about criminal defense strategy if they’ve been accused of a crime that is “only” a misdemeanor….

Many people underestimate how serious a class C felony really is and the effect a conviction can have on their life. Being rated “C” instead…

If someone is threatening to take out a restraining order against you or you’ve received notice that indicates you could be subject to a protective…

Children and teens are still in the process of developing physically and emotionally, and they often experiment with sexual conduct. These activities can be considered…

If your child is involved in Washington’s juvenile justice system, knowing the basics of sentencing guidelines can make a difficult time a little clearer. At…

Protection orders in Washington state can cause all kinds of problems in ways people often do not expect. When the court issues a protection order…

There’s a common myth that juvenile court records are kept private so that people can’t find out about offenses committed while you were a minor….