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...
by Peter Abbarno | May 5, 2023 | Criminal Defense
According to the attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno, a new law signed by Governor Jay Inslee allows automated traffic safety cameras to be used to detect various traffic violations on state highways, in addition to previously locations like stoplights, railroad...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 24, 2023 | Criminal Defense
On April 13, 2023, Governor Jay Inslee signed ESB 1209, which creates a new crime is related to the use of tableting and encapsulating machines in connection with controlled substances. Under the new law, it is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in...
by silveragency | May 2, 2022 | Criminal Defense
The Washington State Legislature made some changes to the cyber stalking law by renaming the crime Cyber Harassment and increasing the penalties. According the criminal defense attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno, Cyber Harassment has serious consequences for both...
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