How do I know if a DUI is a Felony?
July 3rd, 2009
A Washington State DUI might be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending upon several factors. How to tell? 1. In which court is the case pending? If your case is already pending in court, then the answer is determined by the type of court where the case…
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Seattle DUI - What is a Breathalyzer?
June 21st, 2009
For years, the term “Breathalyzer” referred to the machine that a person under arrest for a Washington State DUI would blow into. The actual Breathalyzer — the Smith & Wesson 900C – is pictured to the immediate right. This…
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Motor-Scooter DUI in Washington State?
June 18th, 2009
By now we have all seen and heard the motor scooter zipping down the side of the road or perhaps on a sidewalk. Ever wonder what would happen if for some reason you were stopped by the police and you had a few drinks before hopping on one of these? W…
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Seattle DUI if Not Drunk?
June 15th, 2009
Most people refer to a violation of the Washington State DUI law as “drunk driving.” Certainly, as any Seattle DUI lawyer will tell you, a person who is drunk and then drives is in violation of the law. However, the law doesn’t actually have th…
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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.
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Little-Known Penalties for Failing to Surrender License
June 2nd, 2009
A driver arrested for DUI in Washington State who takes a breath test with a result of .08 or higher, or who refuses a breath test, is subject to “automatic” suspension/revocation of the license by the Department of Licensing. There are o…
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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,…
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1999 Washington State DUI Law Changes Explained
November 26th, 2008
1999 Washington State DUI Law Changes Explained In January of 1999, changes in Washington state DUI laws made it a lot easier to turn law-abiding citizens into serious criminals in the State of Washington. Most lawyers had dire predictions of the eff…
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