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Attorneys for Obtaining an Out-of-State Subpoena for Washington July 10, 2022

Lawyers outside of Washington are often left wondering the correct procedure for getting a subpoena recognized by a Washington court. Say for example, an attorney in Idaho or California wants to ...

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First Amendment Rights of High School Students in WA May 30, 2021

I am often asked about the limits of the First Amendment in the context of high schools in Washington state. The rights of high school students in terms of free speech is often much broader than ...

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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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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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