Impeachment Material: NJ “Street Cop Training” Likely Unconstitutional-WA Cops Attended

Per Appendix B of the NJ Training Report, Washington Police Officers are among many states that have attended this “Street Cop Training” in 2021 in Atlantic City where officers were trained on “questionable polic...

Prosecutor’s Brady Obligations

Attorney’s Legal Staff Are Entitled to Confidential Communications With (Prospective) Clients

This practice advisory is for attorneys and their staff, representing people who are incarcerated or detained, and who may be entitled to court appointed counsel or may qualify for free or low-cost legal representation in criminal...

Understanding the Attorney-Client Privilege – RCW 5.60.060(2)

It is for attorneys and their staff, who represent people who are incarcerated or detained, and who may be entitled to court appointed counsel or may qualify for free or low-cost legal representation in criminal and certain civil ...

2022 Criminal Legislation Update Summary

Legislation Impacting Felony Practice 2021 (6.2021)

This WDA Practice Advisory highlights 2021 legislation impacting felony practice.

Motion to Deny State Knowlege of Jail Visit by Expert

The consideration or use of a defense expert is protected by work product until disclosed. Defense should be able to have an expert visit the client in jail without the jail notifying the prosecutor of the visit or the defense use...

Former Client Requests File- Ethics (3.2023)

This advisory discusses what counsel must do when a former client wants his file and other ethical obligations when former client is seeking post conviction relief.