Seattle Criminal Defense Law Blog
Washington man arrested for beehive thefts
Police recently arrested a man they say was involved in beehive thefts in multiple states. He is facing a first degree charge for possession of stolen property, which is a felony. The first of possibly 30 or more thefts purportedly took place in Washington. The owner...
The connection between mental health issues and juvenile crime
In the past, we might have said that minors who get arrested and put into the King County juvenile justice system are "bad" and need to be "taught a lesson" to control their behavior. Today, we know that research has shown the truth: the vast majority of minors who...
Juvenile offenders — teen arrested for reckless driving
Teenagers are not exactly known for their great decision-making skills, but should poor decisions made during those years define their future? Unfortunately, this is often the case for juvenile offenders. Even if records do not directly follow them into adulthood,...
What’s the difference between a juvenile and a youthful offender?
If your teen gets arrested on a criminal charge, you’ll likely experience many emotions as a parent. Fear, anger, worry and helplessness are just a few. However, you are not helpless, and there is hope. The first thing you can do—either to prepare for someday you hope...
Teen held in juvenile facility after shooting incident
A 13-year-old teenager was taken into police custody for his involvement in a fatal shooting incident. He is currently being held in a juvenile facility on investigation of murder. Like many other youthful offenders, it appears as if this young boy was struggling with...
Teenage offenders face charges for fatal shooting
Washington police recently arrested two teenagers who they say were involved in a robbery that ended in gunfire. The alleged teenage offenders are 16 and 18 years old, and both are still in police custody. A judge set the 16-year-old boy’s bail at $25,000, while the...
Guiding your child through the juvenile court process
Parents are generally not familiar with Washington’s juvenile justice system unless their children are arrested. It can feel overwhelming trying to navigate the juvenile court process without a solid understanding of how things work or what comes next, and it can also...
Pair arrested for theft and burglary
A man and woman were recently arrested for allegedly stealing from multiple retail stores. They are both facing multiple charges, including third degree theft and burglary. The two may also face additional charges at the federal level. They were initially released...
Theft charges filed after bakery break-in
A Washington man is facing criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a bakery. Police believe that he may have broken into the same bakery on two different occasions, taking food both times. He is facing two charges each for second degree burglary, third degree...
Bow and arrow incident leads to assault charges
Washington police recently arrested a man who allegedly assaulted an ex-girlfriend. He is facing charges for assault, domestic violence malicious mischief and domestic violence assault. The man told police that he thought his ex-girlfriend and a man who was with her...
