by Peter Abbarno | Aug 8, 2025 | Criminal Defense
🚨License Plate Visibility Now Comes With a $145 Fine 🚗💸 Washington State drivers take note! There is a new law this year that creates a traffic infraction to drive with an altered, obscured, or unreadable license plate—and it now comes with a $145 fine. Prior to this...
by Peter Abbarno | Jul 1, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Drink Responsibly—Know the Law, Protect Your Future At Althauser Rayan Abbarno, we care about your well-being—and the well-being of everyone on the road. If you plan on drinking, plan ahead: designate a sober driver, use a ride-share, or stay put. But if you ever find...
by Peter Abbarno | Jun 6, 2025 | Criminal Defense
🚨 Arrested or Charged with a Crime in Southwest Washington? If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime or DUI in Thurston, Lewis, or Southwest Washington, it’s critical to act fast and protect your rights. The consequences of a criminal charge — even for a...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 29, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Family Practice
The Washington state Legislature improved the Hope Card program with Rep. Dan Griffey’s HB 1460. The policy will deliver more safety and peace of mind for victims of abuse and domestic violence. In 2023, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has...
by Peter Abbarno | Mar 14, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Rarely does a year go by in which the Washington state Legislature does not change the laws on how driving under the influence (DUI) is charged and prosecuted. The 2024 legislative session was no different. The Legislature recently passed, and the governor is expected...
by Peter Abbarno | May 8, 2023 | Criminal Defense
According to the attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno, the Washington state Legislature unanimously passed, and Governor Inslee signed, a new that repeals the current law imposing civil liability for wrongful disclosure of intimate images and replaces it with...
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