Getting a second DUI in the state of Washington is serious business. If it happens within seven years of your first offense, expect to receive a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 30–45 days based on your intoxication level at the time of arrest. This is just the beginning. Penalties for a second DUI offense within […]
Each year in the United States, one million drivers or more are arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). Because these criminal charges are so common, misinformation abounds — and relying on this incorrect information could lead you to compromise your legal rights. Below, we’ll discuss seven of […]
Each year in the United States, more than 10 million men and women suffer from domestic violence or abuse — and this figure sadly increased even further when the COVID-19 pandemic led many states to issue shelter-at-home orders. Domestic violence doesn’t just pose a physical threat, but can also impact victims’ (and witnesses’) mental and […]
In 2020, over three million Americans who owed back child support were at risk of having their stimulus payments intercepted. Despite pandemic conditions, being delinquent on your child support or spousal support (alimony) payments can put any tax refunds or other government payments at risk. If a trial court finds you’re deliberately flouting its orders, […]
Meeting with a divorce lawyer for the first time can be a stressful experience. You might not know what your future will look like or even whether you want a divorce. But while divorce is rarely a happy occasion, meeting with your attorney doesn’t need to be unpleasant. Your first meeting with a divorce lawyer […]
Going back and forth in court over child support issues can become expensive quickly. Because of this, many parents want to handle their child support issues outside of court to save time and money. If you and your co-parent want to prevent an expensive and drawn-out legal process, you can try to resolve your child […]
With the Covid-19 pandemic hitting the country and the world, many things have been disrupted and daily life has changed on multiple levels. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, you are very likely wondering what is going to happen next, especially with all the virus concerns. Being charged with a DUI is stressful enough on […]
After you’ve been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you deserve full and fair compensation for your injuries, lost wages, pain, suffering and other damages. The first step in negotiating a settlement in this case is sending a “demand” letter to the insurer involved. Although you can do this on your own, having […]
Sometimes, a person may find themselves unhappy with their car crash lawyer in Kent. This can happen for a number of reasons, including a lack of clear communication at the beginning of the case, the attorney’s lack of experience with the person’s case type, or a lack of professionalism from the attorney or their staff. […]
When you are trying to make decisions about child custody, reaching an agreement with your ex through mediation could be an alternative to the traditional litigation in court. When you are working with a mediator, you and the other parent of your child will be able to negotiate the child custody agreement terms in a […]
