On behalf of Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Mar 11, 2020 | Firm News
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...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Sep 27, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
The House of Representative’s Over-criminalization Task Force asking for the Congressional Research Service to provide a complete accounting of all felony crimes did not make banner headlines in 2013. Also, not reported was the failure to secure the information due to...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Sep 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
For a variety of reasons, many cities see their budgets stretched to the maximum even in the best of times. However, when they face economic challenges, they seek new ways to generate revenues. Frequently, filling their coffers comes on the backs of citizens,...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Aug 19, 2019 | Firm News, Sex Crimes Defense
The death of Jeffrey Epstein did not represent the death knell of the investigation into allegations of sex trafficking. The criminal case is expanding and focusing on new suspects connected to Epstein, including high-profile entrepreneurs and powerful politicians. No...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Aug 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Prison populations have skyrocketed over the past 50 years. Currently, 2.2 million people are incarcerated in facilities throughout the United States, an increase of 500 percent with longer sentences contributing to that massive growth. More prisoners mean an outlay...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Jul 26, 2019 | Firm News, Sex Crimes Defense
After years of rumors and criminal charges surrounding his supposed proclivities for minor females, R. Kelly has replaced a wardrobe custom-made for a wealthy R&B mogul for an orange jumpsuit and ankle shackles. This appearance was not his first time in front of a...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Jul 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
For decades, few paid attention to a felon sitting in prison and not having the right to vote. It was considered part of the punishment. “Doing the time” meant stepping behind the curtain on any given election day was not an option. Recently, a groundswell of activity...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Jul 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Early in the existence of the “Internet Age,” a form of shorthand developed to convey laughing out loud and other reactions to random posts or direct messages. Yet, for those online aficionados, abbreviations did not go far enough in their brevity. Thus, emojis were...
by Law Office of Amy Muth, PLLC | Jun 19, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
The growth in the number of people who own cell phones matches the ongoing technological improvements by manufacturers looking for their piece of the market share. Once bulky and hard to handle, the devices now fit easily into the palm of the owners’ hands. Once...
