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Defending Yourself After a Second DUI Charge
Being convicted of a DUI for a second time can result in layers of penalties, including jail time, onerous fines, and losing your license for years. Throw in ignition interlock devices and other even less pleasant outcomes, and you can quickly see the need for expert legal help as quickly as you can get it. […]
Collateral Damage from False Accusations of Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence is rightly decried as abhorrent behavior and it is universally accepted that perpetrators of spousal and other domestic abuse should be punished to the full extent of the law. But heavy-handed laws, overzealous social workers and even well-meaning friends of alleged victims of abuse can create an environment where it is all too […]
Restraining & Protective Orders
The Perils of Violating a Protective or Restraining Order
A protective order is a tool used by both criminal and civil courts to protect purported victims of domestic violence. Protective orders come in many shapes and sizes and many can have wide-ranging consequences for those that violate them. Depending on how they are applied, protective orders can become mind-bogglingly complex and put you at […]
DUI
Consequences of Poor Representation of Your DUI Case
One of the first things someone accused of DUI learns once they are entered into the legal system is that the cases can be overwhelmingly complex. If proper process isn’t followed, the penalties that someone convicted of DUI face can radically effect their lives for years to come. There is a lot of misinformation flying […]
Estate Planning
Have You Prepared Your Estate For When You Die?
Preparing for one’s one death can feel challenging to grabble with, but properly preparing your estate will help your loved ones navigate your passing without the added burden of determining what your wishes would have been. How and when you prepare your estate may differ based on your age.
Law Explanations
How to Behave During a Traffic Stop
There has been a tremendous amount of exposure recently to reprehensible behavior on the part of certain policemen. We wholeheartedly denounce this behavior is unacceptable and demand that justice be done. We also believe that these instances are abberations to the professionalism displayed by virtually all law enforcement officials. We long for the day when […]
Estate Planning
How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning
It’s hard to watch adored parents age. But in order for you to best take care of them in life and in death, creating an estate plan will help. Some parents are not proactive about estate planning or perhaps you wonder which sibling will be the executor. It’s a good idea to talk with your […]
Assault
What Are The Levels Of Assault Charges In Washington State?
When someone is assaulted there are four different levels of assault charges that can be brought against the attacker in Washington State. These charges are designated as assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, assault in the third degree and assault in the fourth degree.
Estate Planning
What is your family’s plan if a spouse dies?
Imagining your spouse dying feels terrible, but unfortunately, it’s a good idea to have a plan in case the unthinkable happens. Whether you and your partner are equal income earners or one partner is the bread-winner having a plan can help the living partner navigate an impossible time.
When Does Self-Defense Become Assault? [Criminal Defense Guide]
In the eyes of the law, people have a legal right to defend themselves if they feel their lives are in danger. In the legal world, self-defense has been designed to protect people who are attacked by someone else, unprovoked. The victim in this scenario is even allowed to use deadly force in order to […]
Estate Planning
Hard Questions to Ask When Planning Your Estate
When creating your estate plan, you will be faced with some hard questions about how you want your property and assets distributed, as well as about your end of life care. You’ll also need to choose an executor to manage your will and estate after you pass. Here are some questions you’ll need to ask […]
What Defines An “Assault With a Deadly Weapon” Charge?
When an attacker commits a physical assault with an object, that can cause death or serious bodily injury because of how it is designed, this is charged as an assault with a deadly weapon [1]. In Washington States and all other 49 states, assault with a deadly weapon is classified as a felony.
A Guide To Irrevocable Trusts
Choosing to create a trust can help your loved ones avoid probate, taxes, and keep your finances private after your death [1]. A trust can help you control the inheritance you’re giving by distributing by your assets over time to your beneficiaries or when they reach a certain age [1].
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Business Update To Coronavirus (COVID-19)
VanWa Legal’s Update To Coronavirus Updated June 1st, 2020 Dear Clients, Visitors, Family & Friends, We are excited to announce that we are now re-opening our physical offices while implementing safety precautions to keep our clients and staff healthy. To avoid any level of risk, clients may still use our fully secure and encrypted videoconferencing to […]
How To Get A Restraining Order In Washington State
If you’re being abused, harassed, stalked or going through a divorce, you may be considering filing a restraining order. If you feel that you’re in danger, a restraining order, which can also be known as a protection order, can be issued quickly in Washington State with the help of an attorney.
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