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Four Rules to Remember When Fighting the DOL (Department of Licensing)

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Four Rules to Remember When Fighting the Washington State Department of Licensing

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Estate Planning Devices

Halloween Special on Wills, POAs and other Estate Planning Devices

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One of the great failures of the criminal justice system was the Sentence Reform Act, a piece of legislation designed to promote consistency and fairness in the criminal justice system by restraining the power of judges without taking any steps to restrain prosecutors and police.

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Indecent exposure - The Naked Truth That You Must Know

Indecent Exposure Laws: The Naked Truth

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If you have been charged, expect to be charged, or are currently being investigated for anything resembling indecent exposure, it is important you retain a committed and aggressive attorney who understands the sensitivities of these sorts of crimes as soon as possible.  Failing to do so risks undermining your case and being charged with even more serious offenses.

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Bail Jumping is failing to show up to court when ordered to do so. You don't need to be out on bail to be guilty

Defining Bail Jumping

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There are many things involved in the criminal justice system that seem to be purposely designed to prevent the defendant from asserting their right to trial. Bail jumping is one of them, because it gives the State the opportunity to charge the Defendant with an additional crime simply by virtue of missing a court date.

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150 “Not Guilty” Verdicts / Criminal Case Dismissed… and Counting

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The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten is celebrating our 150th criminal case dimissed! We’re proud of our record and we want to help you with your criminal case.

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All White Jury

The Beginning of the End of the All White Jury?

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The truth is, despite the wonderful step taken recently by our Supreme Court, the systemic removal of people of color from juries over many generations will likely continue to frustrate efforts to diversify the racial makeup of our juries. But what we might be witnessing today is the beginning of the end.

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