Washington Criminal Expungement

Washington State Invalidates All Convictions For Simple Drug Possession Going Back To The 1970s

Big news out of Washington State! In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that Washington’s law regarding simple drug possession was unconstitutional in the case State v. Blake, 197 Wn.2d 170, 481 P.3d 521 (2021). The impact of this is extremely significant. It invalidated all convictions for simple drug possession going back to the 1970s. As a …

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Seattle Passes Law Restricting Landlords’ Use of Criminal Records

Here’s some good news for those people with a criminal record in Washington. On Monday, the Seattle City Council voted 8 to 0 to prohibit landlords from using criminal records to screen prospective tenants. The only exception to the new ordinance are sex offenders – and landlords must still demonstrate a legitimate business reason if …

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New Washington Law Notifies Domestic Violence Survivors when Abusers Attempt to Purchase a Gun

On July 23, a new law took effect in Washington that requires law enforcement to alert victims when their abusers attempt to buy a gun. The House Bill 1501 was signed by Washington Governor Jay Inslee in May, and is the first of its kind among state law. The legislation establishes a grant program which …

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