In a recent decision, The United States Supreme Court has decided that “the Eighth Amendment forbids a sentencing scheme that mandates life in prison without possibility of parole for juvenile offenders.” This decision continues the trend of the Supreme Court showing some leniency toward juveniles. The court has previously decided that juveniles cannot be sentenced […]

From a recent press release, we learn that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has confirmed a wolf pack is living in Stevens County. WDFW has named this group of wolves the Huckleberry pack. It is Washington’s seventh documented pack. WDFW also suspects that there are an additional five packs in the state, […]

There were several changes to our laws which strengthen efforts to stop DUI driving. The changes range from increasing the fines to longer sentences and enhancements for having children present in the vehicle. One of the most important changes was that the seriousness level for the crime of Vehicular Homicide while driving under the influence […]