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drug crimes

Drug Crimes

October 12, 2015/in Civil Rights and the United States Constitution, Criminal Defense Law Blog/by Chris Van Vechten

Despite some highly publicized moves at both the State and Federal Level, the War on Drugs is still very much alive in Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap and King County, particularly for those alleged to be involved in the use and distribution of heroine and methamphetamine.

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Smoke Marijuana

Smoke Pot? Own a Car? You should know about this.

October 12, 2015/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Moving Violations/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

In 2015, the Washington State Legislature expanded its open container law to encompass marijuana. House Bill 1276, which predominately concerned one of the Legislature’s favorite criminal subjects – DUI – nevertheless made it a traffic infraction for the registered owner of a motor vehicle, or the driver if the registered owner is not then present, or any passengers in the vehicle…

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No Contact Order

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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moved to new location

We’ve Moved

April 27, 2015/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, CVV News and Info/by Chris Van Vechten

The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten has moved to new location in Tacoma. Our new address is 306 S 7th St, Suite 208, Tacoma, WA, 98402.

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Burglary

How Easily You Can Be Charged with Burglarizing Your Own House

March 11, 2015/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Criminal Sentencing/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

It surprised you to know that in most states, in some situations, people can be charged with burglarizing. Here is the real burglary violence event…

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year

December 21, 2014/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, CVV News and Info/by Chris Van Vechten

The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten wishes our clients a very Happy New Year. In 2014, it has been a tremendous honor to represent 95% of those who visit us.

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V for Van Vechten

V for Van Vechten

December 21, 2014/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, CVV News and Info/by Chris Van Vechten

Chris Van Vechten is a well-known criminal defense attorney, working in The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten Tacoma.

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DUI

I Haven’t Even Been Convicted Yet, Why Has My License to Drive Been Suspended?

December 21, 2014/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Moving Violations/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

The collateral consequences of a DUI conviction are numerous and harsh. But often my client’s primary concern is preventing their driving license from being suspended or restoring it upon resolving their matter. Because many DUI defendants struggle to understand…

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The Effect of I-594

The Effect of I-594

November 15, 2014/in 2nd Amendment, Criminal Defense Law Blog/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

Washington state’s Initiative 594 (I-594) is the most comprehensive attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners in the state. Read the blog to learn the facts about the new law (i-594), what it replaces and what doesn’t.

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Defending DUIs

Defending DUIs

September 8, 2014/in Criminal Defense Law Blog, Moving Violations/by Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

If you have been arrested for a DUI and When it comes to defending DUIs case, you should talk to a DUI attorney about the defense available.

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