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Pedestrian Interference and Protest in Spokane: What You Need to Know February 28, 2026

If you were cited or arrested in Spokane for “Pedestrian Interference” during a protest, you may not have even known such a crime existed. That’s not unusual. Unlike more familiar offenses such as disorderly conduct or obstructing, “pedestrian interference” is a broadly ...

Pedestrian Interference and Protest in Spokane: What You Need to Know February 28, 2026
If you were cited or arrested in Spokane for “Pedestrian Interference” during a protest, you may not have even known such a crime existed. That’s not unusual. Unlike more familiar offenses such as ...
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CLE Event on Practicing in Tribal Courts October 11, 2025
On November 7th, I will be speaking on a panel as to what it is like to practice in tribal courts. I have been licensed to practice in the courts of the Colville Confederated Tribes since 1999. I took ...
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The Complaint to WDFW re: Robert Humphrey baseless charges re elk hunt, trespassing by WDFW agents April 11, 2025
Below is a link to a copy of the complaint I filed with the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on the department's investigation into Robert Humphrey for supposed Unlawful Hunting in the Second ...
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WDFW Use of Deer Decoys in Washington State November 2, 2024
There is a long history in Washington State of game agents using decoy deer to entice hunters into breaking the law. In the past, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has defended ...
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Possession of a Firearm at Airport Security in Washington September 10, 2024
As you pull up to the airport, your mind races with questions: Do I have my passport? My phone charger? My credit cards? My laptop? Did I remember to lock the house? Will there be a long line at TSA? ...
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False Swearing Charges in Washington April 9, 2023
Under Washington law false swearing is when a person knowingly makes a false statement under an oath required or authorized by law. This offense is a gross misdemeanor, meaning it is punishable by up ...
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