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The Coming Tsunami – The Backlog of Criminal Cases in Washington State February 19, 2021

Coming soon - a look at the criminal justice system as it struggles with the backlog of jury trials stalled due to the pandemic.

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Maddesyn George - Thank You to Friends and Family! February 19, 2021

Maddesyn wanted me to write and tell everyone THANK YOU for all the kind letters and books and prayers she has received this last month or so. She feels truly blessed and she appreciates everyone of ...

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Is It Possible for Detectives to Come from Another State to Talk to You and Is It Possible for Them to Arrest You? January 23, 2021

We get the above question enough that it is probably worth addressing in a blog post. Unless we are talking about federal agents (who can operate throughout the country), the arrest authority of ...

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To Friends and Family of Maddesyn George January 12, 2021

I am reaching out to the friends of Maddesyn George. Maddesyn is in the Spokane County Jail and would love to hear from you. Her mailing address is: Maddesyn George c/o Spokane County Detention ...

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Reckless Burning in Washington State June 14, 2020

Reckless Burning is a serious crime in Washington, especially when the fire causes wide-scale damage to state or private property. First, what is Reckless Burning? Under RCW 9A.48.040, Reckless ...

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Fireworks Charges in Washington State June 5, 2020

Washington Firework Regulations Fireworks are legal in Washington state under RCW 70.77.111 when used in compliance with regulatory state laws. However, some cities and counties have more restrictive ...

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