Resentencing After the New Washington Early Release Law
Beginning June 11, 2020 the Washington state legislature has enacted a new law that allows for the early release of prisoners if... Read More
What Should I Do After a Wrongful Conviction?
When your case goes to court, you expect that justice will prevail and that the court will come to the correct decision.... Read More
COVID-19 Announcement
The health and prosperity of everyone in our communities is a priority for us. With COVID-19 upon us, many things feel uncertain,... Read More
What is the Criminal Appeals Process?
When most people think about the court system, they only consider the trial level of court. If you lose your criminal trial,... Read More
Grounds for Relief: How to Argue that Confinement is Unlawful
If a person is convicted of a criminal offense, he or she is typically confined to the jail or prison system... Read More
Four Tips to Help You Win Your Criminal Appeal
Losing a criminal case in Washington state can completely ruin your personal and professional life. A criminal conviction can mean jail time,... Read More
Three Most Common Reasons Criminal Verdicts are Appealed (and Won)
If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, you are not out of options. Criminal convictions must be appealed on legal... Read More
When the Government Seeks to Appeal Your Criminal Sentence
One of the key bedrocks of our criminal justice system at both the state and federal level is the constitutional guarantee against... Read More
Reversal of Conviction on Three Sexual Assault Counts Sought by Brock Turner
The criminal trial of Stanford swimmer Brock Turner captured headlines in 2016, which led to his conviction on three counts of sexual... Read More
Overturning a Conviction Based on an Illegal Search, With or Without a Warrant
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution has protected us from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government for over two centuries.... Read More