On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Feb 5, 2020 | Domestic Abuse
Let’s say there is a 911 call. The police get to the house and there is a husband and wife who have been arguing. The wife accuses the husband of committing an act of domestic violence against her. Can that wife later decide that she wants to drop the charges...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Jan 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Possession of a controlled substance can result in significant fines and jail time in Washington. The specific penalties vary depending on the amount of the substance in question, prior criminal history and other factors. Familiarize yourself with possible legal...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Jan 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
According to FindLaw, when a person kills someone, whether intentionally or unintentionally, the state of Washington declares it a homicide. Depending on the circumstances surrounding and leading up to the killing, the state may further classify a killing as murder or...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Jan 24, 2020 | DUI
It is no surprise that drinking often accompanies celebrations in Washington State. When you are underage, you may think little of the issue of drinking. You want to go out, have a good time and worry little about anything else. What happens if the police catch you...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Dec 31, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
Two owners of a popular Washington restaurant chain entered guilty pleas over an alleged tax evasion scheme that involved using “zapper” software. As reported by U.S. News & World Report, the accused couple pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Dec 16, 2019 | DUI
Revocation of your driver’s license is typically part of the penalty for a conviction on charges of vehicular homicide related to DUI. However, this does not necessarily mean that you lose your license forever and can never drive again. Eventually, it may be...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Dec 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense
For the past several decades, states all across the country, including Washington State, have created and updated programs that require defendants convicted of specific sexual offenses to register as designated sex offenders. The requirement to register as a sex...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Nov 28, 2019 | Domestic Abuse
While being accused of any crime in Washington state is a big deal, there are few crimes that carry the weight of domestic violence. If you find yourself in a position where you are being falsely accused of domestic violence, it is important to know the steps...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Nov 14, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
While the majority of insurance claims filed are legitimate, insurance companies are constantly on the lookout for fraudulent claims. To help identify them, the National Insurance Crime Bureau created a list of suspicious loss indicators, which investigators look for...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Oct 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Distracted driving may take many forms in Washington state. Anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road is a distraction and causes distracted driving. However, the biggest issue of this kind, according to the Insurance Information Institute, is...
