Criminal Defense — Court Procedure

Criminal Defense — Court Procedure

First or Preliminary Appearance Typically, at the first or preliminary appearance, a person charged with a crime appears before the judge who will determine whether that person will be released, or whether that person will be held in custody. Generally, if a person is...
Criminal Defense — Courts

Criminal Defense — Courts

Supreme Court The Supreme Court is the highest Court in the State. It has the power to review decisions of the Appellate Courts. The Supreme Court of Washington State is located in Olympia, Washington. Appellate Court The Appellate Courts has the power to review...
DUIs and the Do’s & Dont’s

DUIs and the Do’s & Dont’s

DUI (Driving Under The Influence) In Washington State, a person may commit DUI if he/she operates a vehicle within Washington and (a) the person has, within two hours after driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher as shown by an analysis of the person’s...
Land Use

Land Use

Zoning Zoning is a governing body’s means to regulate the growth and development of a specified area. Zoning may also take the form of restrictions regarding use of property and restrictions regarding construction on real property. A governing body will adopt detailed...