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For Washington parents facing a CPS investigation, it is important to understand that whether the state believes their child is at risk of “imminent physical harm” will significantly impact the outcome of their case. That phrase carries enormous legal weight because...
Parents who learn that they’re at the center of an investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS) may almost instantly feel stressed. These situations are confusing, and many parents don’t know how the process works. In Washington, CPS becomes involved in a...
Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations can begin quickly and without any warning. In cases where CPS workers need to determine if a child is in an unsafe environment and whether their parents or guardians meet their needs, CPS workers may show up at a family’s...
The juvenile justice system works very differently than the adult system. Typically, it is not as harsh as the adult system. That is why it is better to keep an accused teen in juvenile court and to avoid the case being moved to adult court. Parents with a child...
Some juveniles who get into legal trouble end up being incarcerated. There is a belief that incarcerating a juvenile is a way for the legal system to rehabilitate that child. However, juvenile incarceration is often framed as a short-term response to larger issues,...
Teenagers are well aware that they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol until they turn 21. However, underage drinking still happens, sometimes in high school and often in college. Teenagers could be charged with a crime for illegal possession of alcohol. It could...
People often use the words stalking and harassment as if they mean the same thing. Under Washington law, they are different crimes with different rules. Knowing how courts define each one helps you understand your rights and the possible consequences of a criminal...
When teens feel big emotions—like fear, sadness or stress—they may act in ways that surprise adults. Many young people in Washington deal with anxiety, depression and trauma. These challenges make it hard for them to make safe choices, especially when they feel...
A sexual offense allegation hits families with shock and fear. Parents imagine the worst and worry that a single moment will define their child’s future forever. As a parent, everyone expects you to give your child a chance to heal while you protect your emotional...
No Contact Orders are intended to protect people who feel unsafe. Courts in Washington issue them in a variety of cases, most commonly those involving threats, harassment or stalking. These Orders apply to teens as well as adults. When a minor violates a No Contact...