A Washington man is facing criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a bakery. Police believe that he may have broken into the same bakery on two different occasions, taking food both times. He is facing two charges each for second degree burglary, third degree...
Criminal Defense
Bow and arrow incident leads to assault charges
Washington police recently arrested a man who allegedly assaulted an ex-girlfriend. He is facing charges for assault, domestic violence malicious mischief and domestic violence assault. The man told police that he thought his ex-girlfriend and a man who was with her...
You don’t have to steal anything to be charged with burglary
A person who is accused of entering a property without permission can be arrested and criminally charged for doing so. A burglary charge can significantly impact a person’s life, but it is commonly confused with other charges like theft. But burglary does not involve...
Theft charges can be misdemeanors or felonies
People in Washington are probably familiar with certain criminal offenses in a broad sense, but they may not realize that most charges have different degrees of seriousness. Theft is a good example of this. Charges for the criminal offense of theft -- which involves...
Do police have a right to examine your phone data?
Just about everyone’s lives are contained on their smartphones nowadays, and our devices store gigabytes of potential evidence. But if you are suspected or accused of a crime, can law enforcement force you to hand over phone data? As recent court cases involving...
Can someone be too drunk to consent to sex?
It’s possible that if you meet someone at a bar and really hit it off, you might end up heading to your place or hers. Maybe some more drinks, and then the clothes come off. But the next day, your fling could lead to serious trouble. What if the woman wakes up scared...
Why do some people falsely accuse others of rape?
Most women who say they have been raped are telling the truth. Study after study supports this. Yet there are some cases in which the women—or men—who accuse others of rape are lying. In recent years, men have become increasingly concerned about these lies. This may...
Utah woman arrested for exposing herself to her stepchildren
Could you be arrested for going topless? Even as women have launched a global Free the Nipple campaign to challenge the bias they see in exposure laws, the answer seems to depend on where you live. Or where you disrobe. The issue recently made national headlines after...
What does it mean to be arrested for domestic violence?
In just one instant, a heated argument can become something far larger and more frightening. Even if you never lift a finger against your partner. Even if no one is hurt. If the police get involved, you could find yourself arrested for domestic violence. Domestic...
The Troubles with Title IX Assault Allegations
If you’re arrested on criminal charges, you have a right to defend yourself. The law affords you certain expectations for due process. You are innocent until proven guilty. At least, that’s how things are supposed to work. But for those accused of sexual misconduct in...

