PLG Blog
What “Dreamers” Should Know About DACA and DUI
By Nathan Trudeau - Associate Attorney, Puget Law Group The focus of this article is negative consequences for Dreamers or DACA beneficiaries that can result from a criminal conviction. Specifically, this blog is intended to provide basic information about how a...
State v. Blake – An Update
By Teresa Groves – Senior Attorney, Puget Law Group In the landmark decision of State v. Blake decided by the Washington Supreme Court in February, the Court voided all convictions for simple possession of drugs back to the time that the drug possession statute was...
Governor Inslee commutes prison sentences for 15 people convicted of drug possession in Washington
By Teresa Groves – Senior Attorney, Puget Law GroupIn February of this year, in the Blake decision, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that our state’s drug possession statute, RCW 69.50.4013, is unconstitutional. In doing so, the Court invalidated convictions...
Hunting or Fishing this Fall? Avoid Getting “Trapped” by the Authorities
Say goodbye to Summer - Fall is here! Many of you will soon be enjoying the great outdoors taking advantage of Washington's amazing hunting and fishing opportunities. Unfortunately, due to an abundance of confusing (and seemingly inconsistent) game rules and laws,...