In an evidentiary hearing, the judge will hear the evidence the prosecution has against the defendant and decide which evidence the jury will get to hear at trial. Of course, the jury is not present for this evidentiary hearing. You will definitely want to have an attorney attend and participate on your behalf in the […]

If you or a loved one has recently been arrested, you may be overwhelmed by the magnitude of everything that you are facing. As a Washington defense attorney, I want to help you understand the process so that you don’t have to worry about unnecessary issues. Once you have been arrested, you will be scheduled […]

There are two primary types of evidence tampering – tampering with physical evidence and with witnesses. Witnesses can provide testimonial evidence to the court. When a person gets accused of a crime, allegations of evidence tampering can mean additional criminal charges and penalties.  Some people engage in evidence tampering without realizing the legal implications of […]

Many people think that the sentence for a misdemeanor conviction is merely a slap on the wrist, but the reality can be much different. You could spend as much as just under a year in jail and have to pay thousands of dollars in fines. Your best bet is to avoid a conviction in the […]

There are two primary types of evidence tampering – tampering with physical evidence and with witnesses. Witnesses can provide testimonial evidence to the court. When a person gets accused of a crime, allegations of evidence tampering can mean additional criminal charges and penalties.  Some people engage in evidence tampering without realizing the legal implications of […]