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Keeping Your Driver’s License

December 8, 2022/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Law Enforcement and Police Officers/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

There are many crimes that can cost you not only your freedom, future and finances but also your privilege to drive. These offenses are largely outlined in RCW 46.20.285, which was recently updated and now reads as follows…

Overturn Your Conviction!

May 13, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Overturning Convictions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

New laws make it easier to overturn your conviction! I was recently retained by an individual to vacate 11 separate convictions from his record that are dispersed across 8 jurisdictions and concern conduct spanning from 1995 to 2018 – all of which, as soon as the courts get through the backlogs created by the chaos of 2020 and these decisions, will be vacated!

When Is It Legal To Use Force Against A Police Officer?

April 21, 2021/in Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Law Blog, Law Enforcement and Police Officers, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

Historically, a suspect had the right to resist an unlawful arrest by a police officer so long as the force applied was proportional to the threat presented.

How To Beat Speeding Tickets or Moving Violations

February 10, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Moving Violations/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

Defending against speeding tickets and moving violations can be very dry and technical. A prosecutor or intern may appear in court to prosecute the infraction. Your chances of success dramatically increase if you are represented by a lawyer.

Should I Just Get A Public Defender?

February 4, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Law Blog, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

If you were recently arrested or even arraigned, the decision of whether to keep your public defender or retain private counsel is the most important choice you will make going forward – regardless of whether your ultimate goal is to prove your innocence at trial, or negotiate a plea deal in advance.

What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

February 4, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

Attorney-Client Privilege – There are certain classes of individuals with whom a client has the ability to have privileged communications with.

How Do the Free Criminal Defense Consultations Work?

February 3, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

At the Law Office of Chris Van Vechten, for all criminal cases, the first consultation is always free.

What is different about a juvenile defense lawyer?

January 5, 2021/0 Comments/in Juvenile Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

If You Need a Felony Defense Lawyer

January 5, 2021/0 Comments/in Felony Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

If you have been, or are going to be, charged with a felony, you need to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

At What Point Do I Need to See a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

January 5, 2021/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense, Questions/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

The biggest mistake defendants make is waiting too long to contact a criminal defense lawyer.

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