Posts by Adin Johnson
Can Whiplash Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Whiplash is a type of injury that occurs when the neck moves back and forth very quickly. Often considered a minor injury that heals within a few months, severe whiplash can lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI). If you are experiencing neck pain after a car accident and dismissing it as something small or minor,…
Read MoreDUI Defense in Washington vs. Oregon
Being so close to Oregon, it is not uncommon to drive over the state line for everyday activities. Maybe you’re visiting friends to watch the football game, having dinner with family, or enjoying a night out on the town down in Portland. However, a night of fun can lead to some unfortunate situations, and if…
Read MoreHow Does a Negligent Security Claim Work?
When an individual visits a mall, store, restaurant, hotel, bar, or any other type of establishment, they typically believe that they will be safe and harm-free the entire time. However, if the owner has not taken proper measures to protect the people who visit their property and someone ends up injured or hurt, the victim…
Read MoreNew Law Allows People to Sue Gun Manufacturers
With the new year come and gone, California has passed a new law that will allow for state residents, as well as tourists, to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers. With mass shootings at schools, grocery stores, nightclubs, movie theaters, and so on, this new law perhaps takes the right step in mitigating further tragedies. While…
Read MoreWhat Defenses Are Used in Burglary Cases in Washington State?
Burglary offenses in Washington State are felonies. That means if you’re convicted of a burglary charge, you will likely be sentenced to prison for a long time. You will have to pay large penalties. When you are released from prison, you will likely find it very difficult to find a place to live or to…
Read MoreCrimes With Unintended Consequences
There’s a wonderful new book by Amor Towles called Lincoln Highway. In the story two adolescents fight. One teenager falls backward, trips over a cable, strikes his head on a concrete block, and dies nearly two months later. The adolescent who struck the fatal blow is then sentenced to a state work farm. The warden…
Read MoreNew Criminal Justice Laws Affecting Washington State in 2022
As attorneys, we always pay close attention to any new laws being passed in Washington State, especially when they can potentially affect the lives of the people we help. Nine new laws that were passed in Washington last year go into effect now, in 2022. While many of the news laws concern civil matters such…
Read MoreHow Does the Impairment Definition for a DUI Compare to the BAC Standard?
Many Washington drivers are under the mistaken impression that they can only be charged with driving under the influence if their blood alcohol content (BAC) level is .08 or higher. That assumption is false. The BAC test is just one test. The police can also stop you and charge you if your driving is impaired…
Read MoreCriminal Justice Reforms by Progressive Prosecutors
Most county, city, and state district attorneys across Washington and the country were former prosecutors. Prosecutors represent the state by trying defendants for the crimes they’ve been charged with violating. It’s the rare exception for a public defender to be elected as a district attorney. Yet, in Philadelphia, former public defender and civil rights attorney…
Read MorePossible Drunk-Driving Legislation for 2021
Advanced alcohol detection devices aren’t new. They are commonly called Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs). Drivers who are convicted of driving while intoxicated in Washington are generally required to install IID devices on their vehicles. The IID device tests the driver before he/she starts the car. The driver is also required to use the IID device…
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