As lawmakers throughout the nation from New Jersey to Ohio attempt to address the epidemic of domestic violence, our own Washington athletes are making headlines of their own. As the U.S. Women's Soccer team departs to play Australia in the FIFA Women's World Cup, shocking new details from the te...
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Seattle PD Retrains Police to Demilitarize
Across the nation, police departments are finally re-training their officers as a means to change the internal culture from within, and the Washington state police departments are no exception. Calls for demilitarizing law enforcement began nationally a few years ago but gained urgency after the ...
Freddie Gray Protests Show that Anyone Can be Accused and Arrested of a Crime
On April 12, 2015, an officer out on bike patrol chased down Gray and arrested him for “possession of a switchblade.” Eyewitnesses report Gray screaming and asking for medical attention. By April 19, a week later, Gray was dead. Autopsy reports indicate that Gray's neck was broken and his spinal ...
Tribes Urge Background Checks in Child Placement
In June of 2014, the Washington State's Children's Administration, a division of the Department of Social and Health Services sent a letter to the Indian tribes in Washington state stating that the service of criminal background checks will no longer effective as of July 2014. The state agency ha...
Persons of Interest vs Eyewitness and the Implications of Saying "No" to Going Down to the Station
In ABC's newest hit crime drama Secrets and Lies, the pilot episode opened up with the discovery of a dead body of a 5 year old child. The witness who discovered the body obviously went down to the police station to give a voluntary statement in the hopes of aiding the investigation of a horrifi...
Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Posting Threats on Facebook
Recently, a Washington state man by the name of Jaleel Abdul-Jabbaar who posted Facebook comments threatening to shoot former Ferguson, Mo cop Darren Wilson was sentenced. One of his comments included a call to "give back those bullets that Police Officer Darren Wilson fired into the body of Mik...
Explaining Exigent Circumstances for Witnesses
Most people know that the protections given by the U.S. Constitution keep people free from warrantless searches and seizures. Generally, warrantless searches or seizures are illegal. Any evidence found as a result of an illegal search is inadmissible in court. What some people do not understand, however, is that there are some exceptions to this general rule.
Hope Solo Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed
Last week, just a week before her trial was scheduled to begin today, Kirkland County Municipal Court Judge Michael Lambo dismissed the two counts of fourth-degree assault faced by Seattle Reign and United States Women’s National Team goalkeeper Hope Solo. Solo had been accused of assaulting her nephew and half-sister.
Jude Delays Decision in Hope Solo Case
The further the Hope Solo case progresses, the more clear it becomes that it is another hard-to-gauge domestic violence case. Solo, who plays goalie for both the United States Women’s National team and the Seattle Reign, was charged in June for an incident involving her half-sister and nephew at her half-sister’s house. Solo’s attorney claims that Solo was the victim and was defending herself.
Man Charged with Harassment Shows that It Can Come in Many Forms… but Has he Harassed?
Derek Grube has been charged with misdemeanor and felony harassment after he posted an ad on Craigslist threatening students at the University of Washington.
NBA Player Cleared on Domestic Violence Charges
Seattle domestic violence lawyer Steve Karimi discusses a case of domestic violence in which the victim appears to have made false allegations. For more information on fighting your domestic violence charges, call The Law Offices of Steve Karimi!
Understanding Washington Domestic Violence Evidence Laws
Domestic violence attorney Steve Karimi talks about how you can be charged with domestic violence even if the alleged victim does not agree with the charges.
Looking at Seattle Domestic Violence and False Allegations
Seattle domestic violence defense lawyer Steve Karimi talks about false allegations and what motivates victims to alleged domestic violence.
Woman Soccer Star Asserts Her Innocence in Washington Domestic Violence Case
Seattle attorney Steve Karimi talks about Hope Solo’s insistence that she is innocent of her domestic violence assault charges.
Should a Seattle Domestic Violence Arrest Lead to Termination of Employment?
Seattle Defense Attorney Steve Karimi talks about how NFL player Ray Rice is bringing national attention to how employers should handle domestic violence accusations.
Spokane Man Charged with Domestic Violence / Unlawful Imprisonment
Seattle domestic violence attorney Seattle talks about a case from Spokane where a man was arrested for domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment as well as several other charges. For more information on unlawful imprisonment in Washington, contact a defense attorney today.
Seattle Seahawks Player Accused of Assault in Washington
Seattle domestic violence defense lawyer talks about the recent accusations against Seattle Seahawks payer Marshawn Lynch and the existence of false domestic violence charges.
Soccer Star Hope Solo Arrested for Domestic Violence in Washington
Domestic violence attorney Steve Karimi talks about Hope Solo’s recent arrest and how a domestic violence can affect your life.
Washington Woman Under Investigation for Stabbing Husband
It is essential to contact a defense attorney if you are facing domestic violence charges in Washington. Even if you are innocent, it is important to understand your rights and the charges you are facing.
When Can Stalking Be Considered Domestic Violence in Washington?
It is very important for anyone facing a domestic violence charge in Seattle to speak with a defense attorney right away. In cases of cyberstalking, what may seem like a prank or joke to someone could be a serious offense to another.
Domestic Violence Conviction Leads to CEO’s Dismissal
If you have been arrested for domestic violence in Seattle, a conviction can lead to many things including the loss of your job.
Seattle Cyberstalking and Domestic Violence
If you have been accused of cyberstalking or any type of domestic violence offense in Seattle, contact a defense attorney right away.
Getting Your Seattle Domestic Violence Charges Dropped
Seattle domestic violence attorney Steve Karimi talks about how a victim does not have to agree to press charges in order for a suspect to be accused of a domestic violence offense in Washington.
Rep. Alan Grayson Cleared of Domestic Violence Charges
Seattle defense attorney Karimi talks about a recent domestic violence case and some examples of how false domestic violence charges occur.
Seattle Man Gets 4 Years for Violating Restraining Order
Domestic violence attorney Steve Karimi discusses a case in Seattle where a man accused of domestic violence gets his charges drops but still gets sentenced to 4 years of jail time after contacting the victim.