Alcohol shows up almost everywhere in society. Whether watching a TV show, attending a party or just having dinner with friends, alcohol is very likely to make an appearance. It is understandable that Washington teenagers are often curious about alcohol, but the law...
Month: March 2020
Theft charges can be misdemeanors or felonies
People in Washington are probably familiar with certain criminal offenses in a broad sense, but they may not realize that most charges have different degrees of seriousness. Theft is a good example of this. Charges for the criminal offense of theft -- which involves...
Do police have a right to examine your phone data?
Just about everyone’s lives are contained on their smartphones nowadays, and our devices store gigabytes of potential evidence. But if you are suspected or accused of a crime, can law enforcement force you to hand over phone data? As recent court cases involving...
Is the legalization of pot bad for teens?
In 2012, Washington joined Colorado as one of the first states in the U.S. to legalize the recreational use of cannabis with Initiative 502. According to the law, any adult over 21 years of age can purchase and use marijuana both for medical and non-medical purposes....
For struggling teens, poor coping skills can harm the future
Mental health struggles can develop at any age. When they strike during adolescence, they open the doors for deeply troubling behaviors, which can lead to a lifetime of consequences and other issues if they’re left unchecked. While many teens encounter a transitional...