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Welcome to the Campbell Law Firm blog page, Anacortes criminal defense attorney Justin Campbell shares insights on Washington law, DUI defense, and protecting your rights. With years of experience as a defense attorney and former court commissioner, Justin provides trusted guidance on navigating the local legal system. Explore our blogs for practical tips, legal updates, and answers to common questions about criminal charges in Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties.
The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution protects people against “unreasonable searches and seizures” and requires that police have “probable cause” to obtain a warrant. Police do not always adhere to these rules, however, and prosecutors…
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In Washington State, a person can file a civil case asking a judge to issue a court order protecting them from another person whose behavior is abusive, threatening, exploitative, or seriously alarming. Civil protection orders are intended to keep th…
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In Washington State, penalties for domestic violence can be severe and may include fines, jail time, protective orders, and firearm restrictions. If you facing domestic violence charges, it is important to understand the unique process in these cases…
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In the United States, anyone arrested and charged with a crime has certain legal rights and protections guaranteed under the US Constitution. These rights remain in effect at all times and are intended to protect the accused from being wrongfully con…
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In the wake of high-profile police shootings and police killings, police officers increasingly use body cameras to record their interactions with the public. If you were charged with a crime in Washington State, body camera footage could be an import…
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Being placed on probation can be an opportunity to avoid jail time and rebuild your life. But probation brings its own set of strict rules and challenges. If you were charged with a crime in Washington and were placed on probation, you must understan…
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Reckless driving and reckless endangerment may sound like similar crimes, but they actually refer to two separate and distinct criminal offenses. Reckless driving and reckless endangerment are both gross misdemeanors that can result in up to 364 days…
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New rules regarding the terms of probation for criminal defendants in Washington state went into effect on January 1, 2023. The new law, which made updates to Criminal Rule 7.6, will allow more people to be released from jail before their scheduled p…
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Revisions to Washington’s domestic violence protection order statute, RCR 7.105.050, became effective on July 1, 2022. The new law combines four different types of restraining orders under one statute. The revisions are intended to increase the acc…
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If you or someone you know is facing their first DUI offense, it is important to understand that the potential penalties can be severe. But there is good news: statistically speaking, someone facing a first offense for Driving Under the Influence (DU…
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