Legal Insights
Articles and commentary from Platt, Thompson & Buescher on Presumption of Innocence.
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The criminal justice system treats juveniles differently than adults. Washington state enforces specific laws that protect minors and focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. Understanding these rights helps families navigate the legal process more effectively. The right to legal representation Juveniles have the right to an attorney in…
Read ArticleWho knew? I’m afraid I have some serious explaining to do. Some of my former clients are probably not happy with me right now. If they follow the news, they just learned that I…
Read ArticleAs we shall see, the O.J. Simpson criminal murder trial turned out to be a complete circus. From the “Dancing Ito’s” on Jay Leno to the wall-to-wall coverage of the ten million defense attorneys,…
Read ArticleTampering with Evidence Makes You Guilty… of Tampering with Evidence, not Murder. This is, for now, the final installment of the sad saga of Officer Slager’s shooting of poor Mr. Walter Scott. People are…
Read ArticlePeople have been asking questions about the last few posts, and, of course, I can’t resist replying. The first thing I heard were questions about how I represent people when I “know” they are…
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 ArticleMy last post is getting some interesting feedback. Pro-Pot types think it was a good discussion about the legalization of marijuana here in Washington State. Anti-MJ folks see it as a wonderful condemnation of…
Read ArticleSeattle, King County, Oak Harbor, Island County, Defense Attorney Discusses the Realities of Federal Prosecution of Drug Crimes. Federal prosecutors and law enforcement dominate the prosecution of drug crimes. Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance…
Read ArticleBasic Admissibility Requirements for Breath Tests in Seattle, King County, Oak Harbor, Island County, Western Washington: Major law enforcement campaigns exist to enforce DUI laws. However, with how life altering a DUI conviction can…
Read ArticleAttack the No Contact Order Itself to Defend Against A No Contact Order Violation in Oak Harbor, Seattle, Whidbey Island Courts issue no contact orders while criminal cases are pending. For example, former NBA…
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