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...
Year: 2020
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...
Accused of being a stalker? Here’s what you should know
Washington state law is fairly clear on what actions constitute stalking, but someone can still be arrested for alleged actions that only broadly resemble the definition. A defendant might even be surprised to learn that another person is accusing them of being a...
Accurately tracking juvenile recidivism rates
Measuring recidivism rates can help lawmakers and experts better reduce the number of repeat offenders. However, past systems for tracking juvenile recidivism have not always given an accurate picture of what is going on. A more recent multi-organization project...
When is a minor considered a juvenile delinquent?
When an adult is arrested for violations of the law, he or she will face criminal charges. Minors also face legal consequences for these violations, but they are referred to as delinquent acts rather than crimes. A minor who has committed an act that violates...