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Washington state criminalizes most acts of intentional interpersonal violence. Someone who gets into a fistfight at a bar, concert or party could face arrest and prosecution. Those who injure others or even cause imminent fear of bodily harm sometimes face assault...
In criminal justice, the sentencing phase is a critical point where various factors determine the appropriate penalty for a convicted individual. This phase, often filled with complexities, aims to balance the scales of justice by considering many elements. Sentencing...
Although there are numerous federal and state laws that help protect workers, only those who understand the statutes can fully utilize the protections that they afford. For example, most workers understand certain basic protections, like the idea that they deserve...
In any criminal trial, the stakes are high – and that’s one of the reasons you have an absolute right to testify on your own behalf. However, you also have an absolute right not to take the stand, and no negative inference can be drawn if you make the decision not to...
An individual's civil rights help to protect them from overreaches by the state, including law enforcement officers like the police. Personal liberties, as outlined in the Constitution, can play a major role in how someone protects themselves and their loved ones...
Substance abuse disorders, also known as chemical dependence or addiction, are among the most common and wide-reaching mental health issues in the United States. Million of adults struggle with addiction and the compulsive use of certain substances. From opioid pain...
Sexual harassment, like beauty, is largely in the eye of the beholder. What one person finds to be very offensive may not bother their co-workers in the least. It is typically not the intent of the party making a statement or performing an action that matters in a...
Substance abuse issues often start small. Someone gets a prescription after a car crash or surgery and then can't stop taking the medication when their prescription ends. That person could get arrested for possessing or buying medication without a prescription or even...
Employers have to fairly compensate their workers based on the services they provide and how many hours they work. Under federal overtime laws, anyone who puts in more than 40 hours in a workweek should receive at least 150% of their average hourly wage unless they...
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