Legal Insights
Articles and commentary from Platt, Thompson & Buescher on Felonies.
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Gun crimes in Washington State cover a range of offenses related to the unlawful possession, use, or trafficking of firearms. Understanding these offenses helps you navigate the state's legal landscape regarding firearms. Unlawful possession of firearms Washington law prohibits certain individuals from owning or possessing firearms. Unlawful possession…
Read ArticleIn Washington state, individuals with a criminal record may be eligible for expungement. Expungement, also known as vacation of a criminal record, allows individuals to erase or seal their prior convictions. Seeking expungement can…
Read ArticleUnder the Second Amendment, every citizen in the United States has a right to carry a firearm. However, the law also restricts or removes this right under specific circumstances, including felony or domestic violence…
Read ArticleThe “Beauty Queen” Murder Case: I hate it when they call it that. It really has absolutely nothing to do with the case. But it sure sells “widgets”. It just goes to show you…
Read ArticleThe Police Stop: A Quandary Most of us do not want a police state where government officials or police can simply stop you and ask you for your “papers” for no reason. Yet there…
Read ArticleWe all know the way it works. Some crazy nut job goes out and whacks some innocent person for no apparent reason. Sure enough. Out come the legal guns to blast out defenses like…
Read ArticleWell, go figure. I really did not intend to focus so much on sex crimes right now, but things happen. Like the woman who has been defaming and falsely accusing one of my favorite…
Read ArticleWhat if I am Accused of a Sex Crime? First of all, take the Fifth.* Remain silent and get a lawyer. Second, understand this: sex crimes are tough. Sex crimes are simultaneously the most…
Read ArticleThe Seattle Times recently reported on a Mount Vernon man charged with Assault in the First Degree in Mukilteo due to an incident at the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. The Seattle newspaper reported that the…
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