Today, according to an article in the Washington Post, Justice Roberts of the United States Supreme Court “spoke out” about a DUI case. He was joined by Justice Scalia in dissenting from the decision of the other justices of the Court to deny rev… Read More

Nobody wants minors to drink and drive and Washington’s law regarding this is known as a “zero tolerance” law. Washington’s law prohibits a minor from driving after consuming alcohol. The law is commonly known as a “Mino… Read More

Recently, an Oregon Appeals Court found that a suspected intoxicated driver was ‘coerced’ into providing a blood test. Police and prosecutors say a court of appeals ruling will make it more difficult to investigate and prosecute suspected… Read More

A DUI conviction carries a mandatory sentence include mandatory jail, fines, alcohol evaluation/treatment and more, that the judge is required by law to impose, with rare exceptions. In addition, the Department of Licensing imposes mandatory license… Read More

The new ignition interlock license is taking some of the sting of the lengthy license suspensions that the Department of Licensing issues upon a DUI arrest or conviction. The ignition interlock license permits an individual to drive anywhere, anytime… Read More

When it comes to pilots and DUI law, there are a myriad of federal regulations that apply but in some respects, Washington State DUI law pertaining to pilots is tougher than Federal regulations. Although Washington State cannot revoke a pilot’s cer… Read More

Every Washington State DUI arrest should be well documented in a DUI police report. DUI police officers receive special training in report writing so that they can testify fully when a DUI case is litigated in court. In past years, we have seen a few… Read More

A Washington State DUI arrest almost always involves alcohol. Although the legal consequences of a DUI in Seattle and elsewhere in Washington State are fully discussed elsewhere on our blog and within our firm website, recent research has revealed a… Read More