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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…

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Warrantless Seizures and Race

July 6, 2022/0 Comments/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Law Enforcement and Police Officers/by Chris Van Vechten

The Washington State Supreme Court recently declared that whether or not a person has been seized by a police officer may depend on what race the defendant happens to be.

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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.

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

November 12, 2018/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Law Enforcement and Police Officers, WA Department of Licensing (DOL)/by Chris Van Vechten

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

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The New Rationale for Why the Police Don’t Need a Search Warrant for a Breathalyzer Breath Test

January 30, 2017/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Law Enforcement and Police Officers, Search Warrants/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

This Washington Supreme Court ruling says Police don’t need a search warrant to make you blow – drivers have no constitutional right to refuse a breath test.

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No Contact Orders

May 19, 2015/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Law Enforcement and Police Officers/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

No contact order restrict physical/verbal contact with other. It can be issued as a condition of bail, bond, or recognition as release or sentence or probation.

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