Law Office of Chris Van Vechten

07/23/2026

"One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."
--- Deuteronomy 19:15

“If anyone kills a person, the murderer shall be put to death on the evidence of witnesses. But no person shall be put to death on the testimony of one witness."
--Numbers 35:30

"On the testimony of two or three witnesses a person is to be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness."
--Deuteronomy 17:6

"In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established."
--2 Corinthians 13:1

"Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses."
--1 Timothy 5:19

02/23/2026

I made the news on this one. SB5067 is a terrible bill that does nothing to lower traffic fatalities but does a lot to lower systemic accountability

Legislators are exploring lowering the drunk driving threshold for the fourth straight year.

02/03/2026

https://thecascadian.com/protecting-the-public-from-drunk-drivers-or-protecting-police-officers-from-any-and-all-accountability/

Senate Bill 5067 just passed the Washington State Senate by a vote of 26 to 23 and it’s on its way to the House where many expect this secession it will pass. If it does, Washington State will become…

01/20/2026

https://thecascadian.com/when-is-it-legal-to-use-physical-force-against-a-police-officer/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPcvU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedBjFh2nZTnjwHd2HYTXku4xkEekNTWRqJyeCkBRMPcn5qJ9iQOA3_TBrUUI_aem_ZibQu-ssIdpFIAoZiQ-LBA

Given some of the claims passing through social media in the wake of recent deadly encounters with law enforcement, it seems necessary to advise the public of some basic concepts. When I say “police…

12/15/2025

Hello Everyone! I've made this post public and tagged a bunch of you to ask you to please SHARE this great **FREE** opportunity with your networks. With the turmoil in employment and jobs right now, this is a great opportunity for anyone looking to re-skill into a quality family-wage job by getting an Associate of Applied Technology degree in two great green economy fields!
These programs are being offered by Clover Park Technical College at the Eastside Training Center (6002 E McKinley Ave) next to Earthwise Architectural Salvage.
Again, those living in certain zip codes can do this program **FOR FREE**!!! (98446, 98445, 98444, 98443, 98424, 98421, 98418, 98409, 98408, 98405, 98404, 98402)
Here is more information from Dr. Joyce Loveday, President of Clover Park Technical College:
Dear Community Partners and Friends,
I’m excited to share a no-cost educational opportunity beginning January 5, 2026, for residents living in specific zip codes on Tacoma’s Eastside. This training is offered in partnership with Workforce Central and funded through a Quality Green Jobs grant they received.
Attached is a flyer with details about this program. There are still seats available, and we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to your congregation, friends, neighborhood associations, and others who may be interested.
Although the flyer identifies that registration closes December 19, late registrations may still be considered if space is available. Additionally, there is potential for a spring quarter cohort for students interested in the certificate option.
Here are a few key points about the program:
> Open to adults 18 and older
> High school graduation is NOT required
> Thanks to Workforce Central’s grant, there is no cost to participants
> Participants must live in one of the following zip codes:
98446, 98445, 98444, 98443, 98424, 98421, 98418, 98409, 98408, 98405, 98404, 98402
> Classes will be held Monday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. at the Eastside Training Center (6002 E. McKinley)
> Both programs lead to family-wage jobs and offer an Associate of Applied Technology degree:
> Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security – 5-quarter program
> Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician – 4-quarter program
>Students starting in winter quarter are eligible for the degree option at no cost; students entering a possible spring cohort will be eligible for a certificate at no cost.
>Employment support will be provided after training
Thank you for helping us share this opportunity with your networks. Please reach out if you have any questions or need additional information.
Dr. Joyce Loveday, President
Clover Park Technical College
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