The E-DUI Law is a Feel-Good Hypocrisy
April 8th, 2018
Law enforcement has announced that “E-DUI” enforcement patrols will be stepped up in April with over 150 Washington police agencies participating. “E-DUI” refers to Washington State’s distracted driving law which went in…
Read More
Read More
After a DUI License Suspension - Get Legal
April 28th, 2017
After a DUI License Suspension – Get Legal Avoiding license suspension is one of the goals of a DUI attorney, but no attorney can guarantee a win on this front. When a suspension is imposed, knowing the proper steps to take after the suspension…
Read More
Read More
Meteors, Cosmic Rays and DUI defense
March 20th, 2010
Recent happenings (March, 2010) reveal some unusual defenses to DUI charges. First, there was the decision of the Court of Appeals in State of Washington vs. Richard Charles Tracer, No. 37812-4-II. This was a Washington State DUI/Vehicular Assault ca…
Read More
Read More
Categories: DUI Arrests
Exactly What Is An Ignition Interlock?
October 25th, 2009
Many people shudder at thought of having one of these devices and are disappointed to learn that this device may be the only way that can drive their car for period of time in the future. The reality is, with Washington State DUI laws become harsher…
Read More
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized
Do Zero Tolerance DUI Laws for Minors Work?
October 17th, 2009
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
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized
Barred From Canada For DUI
September 21st, 2009
Having a DUI charge pending, or a DUI reduction, or conviction on your record will get you banned from visiting Canada, where drunken driving is treated as the most serious type of offense (Indictable Offence ). This is the equivalent to a felony, an…
Read More
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized
Seattle DUI arrest by WSP?
June 19th, 2009
Can the Washington State Patrol make a Seattle DUI arrest off the freeway?
Read More
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized
Seattle DUI-Can Police Force You To Take a Blood Test?
June 12th, 2009
Most people don't know that if you refuse to take a breath test, in Seattle the police can telephonically apply for a search warrant and force you to give blood.
Read More
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized
CDL Will No Longer Be Saved By A Deferred Prosecution For DUI Arrest
June 1st, 2009
Senate Bill 6068, Section 1 amends RCW 46.20.270 and Section 2 amends RCW 46.25.010. Under this statute, a deferred prosecution will not save a person’s CDL. Undoubtedly, the new language will have a tremendous detrimental effect on unsuspecting CD…
Read More
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized
DUI Toolbox Includes Jury Trial
May 18th, 2009
In DUI cases it may seem to the uninitiated that a trial would not be wise. After all, how can a jury find someone Not Guilty of a DUI charge when the evidence seems overwhelming and it includes a breath test over the legal limit? There are, in fact,…
Read More
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized