State and federal authorities are working as hard as ever to crack down on the use and distribution of methamphetamine and heroin. As of July 1, 2015, Oregon joined Washington among the growing number of states that allow the recreational use of marijuana. That does not mean the “War on Drugs” is over. Authorities in […]
New legislation in Washington could permit adult residents to grow marijuana for personal use and possess larger amounts of usable marijuana. Although recreational marijuana is legal in Washington, residents and visitors still face significant restrictions regarding use and possession of the substance. People in the state can face criminal charges for carrying too much marijuana […]
This article discusses the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 2012. In late April, the United States Senate voted to renew an embattled federal law, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The House of Representatives followed suit about a month later, passing their own version of a renewed VAWA. The proposed changes […]
For those facing charges for domestic violence in Washington, it is helpful to understand how such allegations are carried out in the legal system. In Washington, domestic violence is fervently prosecuted. Moreover, multiple charges can evolve from just one incident, creating serious and lengthy consequences. As a result, it is important that the accused be […]
Celebrities are coming together to make a public service announcement campaign to raise awareness for victims of domestic violence. Mariska Hargitay, of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit fame, has a new project that is gaining media attention. This project focuses on helping victims, many of whom could have personal stories tragic enough to read […]
Vancouver has a prosecution center that is solely focused on prosecuting people accused of committing any form of domestic violence. In their quest to aggressively tackle domestic violence crime, many innocent people can find their lives turned upside down. Domestic violence has attracted more attention over the last several years and this has led to […]
