If you have been arrested, or are under investigation for a crime and worry that an arrest is imminent, you likely have questions about posting bail. In Washington State, all offenses with the exception of capital murder must be considered for bail. How is the amount of bail determined? Bail is always determined by two Read More…
Tag: Criminal Defense
Police Chief Falsely Accused of Rape Reinstated
“He raped me, and he thinks he is going to get away with it because he is a police officer.” I have heard this “reverse bias” comment many times. A “good-ol-boy” network of protection helping rapists because they “wear a badge”. People often believe that law enforcement personnel are bullet-proof from criminal charges and can Read More…
Rape Conviction Reversed After Presumption of Innocence Violated
Regardless of the crime, all citizens should be treated with a presumption of innocence when navigating the justice system. That is the way the system is meant to work. However, that principal is often violated and difficult to correct. In a recent case, the defense was able to prove the violation and get a rape Read More…