Washington State Criminal Defense
Crime in Seattle and Washington state.
Author: Aaron A. Pelley is the senior attorney at Pelley Law Group in Seattle. He also authors Criminal Defense Law With an Apple.
Blawg Related Categories: Criminal Justice • States • Washington • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Washington State Criminal Defense
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When the PD Strikes Back
With our own PD offices facing deep cuts, it is interesting to hear what has been going on in other states.
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Alaska Helps Us Understand Free Speech
Thanks Juneau.
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Vote!
Find your local voting station at the top of google results. Update: And if you tweet.
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King County to Cut Legal Programs
Budget woes are starting to impact everyone. However, the cuts that are coming up are going to impact groups of people that have little or no lobbying power. Please be a part of the voice…
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WSBA’s YouTube Contest - “Justice For All: A Northwest Perspective”
WSBA is offering a cool grand for the best youtube video. Check it out here.
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Right to an Attorney
So when does the right attach? In Washington, several courts are still holding arraignment without counsel. No bright line rule here.
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Booker and Moore
The Supreme Court provided a short decision in light of Booker, regarding sentencing guidelines. See the full opinion here.
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Washington Supreme Court Recognizes Juvenile Rights
Article Damon Agnos can be read here.
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Drug Czar’s Report Card
The War on Drugs.
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Medical marijuana: health department sets rule defining 60-day supply
You can find the State’s press release here.