The state of Washington takes DUI very seriously. If law enforcement stops you for DUI you should understand the consequences of a conviction. A person charged with DUI could face either felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the circumstances. A conviction of...
Multiple studies have determined that co-parenting generally provides a sturdier base of support for children of divorce when compared with sole custody. However, not every divorced couple will stay within visiting proximity of one another for the duration of their...
Law enforcement could arrest you for DUI if you drive a vehicle under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. If convicted, this crime carries serious penalties, such as license suspension, the requirement to pay a fine and jail time. If you got arrested for DUI, you...
Getting a divorce is not something you planned on when you walked down the aisle and got married. But divorce is a common experience among families throughout the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2019, 746,971 couples either annulled...
When you are facing divorce, there are many things that you need to consider. From determining a custody agreement to dividing your assets, your divorce is full of significant decisions to make. One of your first decisions should be whether you want your divorce to go...
Got your attention? Kyle Rittenhouse is on trial for shooting and killing protestor/rioters (depending on your point of view; I consider them to be both) in Kenosha, Wisconsin during the riots last summer. He is claiming self-defense. This means that he must show by...
By Craig Platt Ahmaud Arbery's alleged killers are on trial right now in Georgia. Mr. Arbery, a young black gentleman, was reportedly chased down and killed in cold blood by three white men. The three are now facing a jury of twelve of their peers. That jury is...
Those lyrics from an old Cher song don’t convey the horror. Imagine being Alec Baldwin right now. Regardless of your opinion of the guy, you have to feel sorry for him. He killed a person and apparently had no clue the prop gun he was using was loaded. For anyone...
Imagine that you have small children. Imagine that you have a big date planned with your spouse and desperately need a baby sitter. Imagine that you hear about a local high school boy, who comes highly recommended, is smart and charming, a stand out scholar, who baby...
My point in writing these ditties, in addition to shameless self-promotion, is to try to demonstrate how various issues in the news would play out in the world of lawyers. I try to give equal time to cops shooting fleeing felons and the Nunes memo. The cop piece was...