On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Oct 19, 2019 | DUI
If you get into a DUI-related incident in Tacoma, could your scholarship be affected? Today, we at the Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart examine just how big of an impact a potential DUI conviction could have on your future as a student and your subsequent career....
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Oct 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Eyewitnesses were once thought to be the best type of evidence to present in a courtroom. However, this is no longer true. Research and history have shown that eyewitnesses are notorious for being wrong. A person may swear he or she saw someone commit a crime, when...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Sep 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The fight against drugs in Washington mirrors that of every other state. This is a losing battle on many fronts. Prisons are filled with people in on drug charges. The morgues are lined with those who have overdosed. Despite these things, the problem does not seem to...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Aug 29, 2019 | DUI
Washington police make it extremely clear that people need to avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Throughout the summer, police conducted a “Plan Before You Party” campaign, in which officers told people to arrive home safe without putting...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Aug 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
There are many reasons why a juvenile might choose to shoplift in Washington state. Oftentimes, it is a result of an impulsive, one-time bad decision. However, even though a juvenile will not be charged in the state of Washington as an adult for shoplifting, it is...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Aug 21, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
At The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart in Washington, one of the most important things we do is represent clients accused of allegedly committing a state or federal white-collar crime. Consequently, we know that you will face severe penalties if you receive a...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Jul 31, 2019 | White Collar Crimes
When you hear your Washington friends and neighbors talking about white collar crimes, you may not know exactly what they are talking about. Basically, according to FindLaw, a white collar crime is one in which someone defrauds someone else by engaging in some kind of...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Jul 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When is comes to sex offenses, one important factor that often comes into pay is age. The alleged victim’s age could mean the difference between being charged or not being charged. It could also affect the specific charge made against you and what the court may...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Jul 4, 2019 | Domestic Abuse
In Washington state, the domestic violence is a heavy subject matter with a high rate of recidivism. Domestic violence includes acts against household or family members. This means that any violence or harassment against domestic partners, spouses, former domestic...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart | Jun 26, 2019 | Domestic Abuse
When facing criminal charges of any kind, the one thing you want to do is prove your innocence. This is especially true if you face domestic violence charges in Washington. Such a charge can be quite damaging to your reputation and life. However, often these cases are...
