No Contact Orders – How to Navigate them and Avoid Getting Charged with a Violation

by Mike Brodsky | Jul 1, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law

So, you’re the restrained person in a no-contact order. How do you avoid getting charged with violating it? No contact orders mostly come in two flavors: Domestic violence (DVPOs) and anti-harassment orders (AHOs). They are imposed to prevent contact between the...

Firearm Restoration

by Mike Brodsky | Jul 28, 2021 | Post Conviction Relief, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law

Restoring firearms is a complicated, intricate business with exceptions that almost outnumber the rule. Not only is the process complicated, but it differs for state and federal law, meaning you might be able to restore rights in your state, but are stymied in the...

State v. Blake and What it Means

by Mike Brodsky | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Law, Updates

In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the current language in RCW 69.50.4103 was unconstitutional and would no longer be sufficient as grounds for conviction. The possession of a controlled substance (PCS) statute did not have an adequate mens rea to...

Charges for Domestic Violence Penalties

by Mike Brodsky | Apr 8, 2020 | Criminal Law

Charges for Domestic Violence Penalties Domestic violence is one offence that is now strongly frowned at the world over. Both state and federal laws have been put in place to ensure that victims are protected and perpetrators prosecuted to a measure commensurate to...

DUI in 2019? Get your DoL Hearing Request in ASAP!

by Mike Brodsky | Dec 20, 2018 | Updates

DUIs are always complicated, difficult and expensive and, of course, the best advice is DON’T GET ONE!  There is no Uber, taxi or hotel room as expensive as a DUI.  But, thanks to the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL), its about to get a little more...