Over the past several years blood test results have been slow to get back to law enforcement agencies. In turn, criminal cases in our court system involving blood tests are also slow to get filed. This challenging issue especially impacts DUI cases because it can literally take up to 2 full years before a case actually gets into our criminal justice system, which is a real injustice for those who have to deal with their case and face a conviction and jail time years after their arrest. Things are about to change, though. Why? Because there is now a new local toxicology lab to expedite blood testing. Last month Governor Inslee commemorated the opening of the new lab in Federal Way; The new lab cost taxpayers about $4.5 million. The new lab creates more space for staff and testing equipment. The quick turnaround of toxicology results has the potential to get cases filed in the court system much quicker. Time will tell just how much quicker.
If you or a loved one is in a bind as a result of a criminal charge, DUI or otherwise, immediately contact a Seattle DUI Lawyer. A Criminal lawyer is not going to judge you and understands that everyone makes mistakes. Hiring a Seattle DUI Lawyer to help can – at a minimum – reduce penalties and can help direct people on how to best deal with their criminal charge, and many times even get them dismissed. So, it should go without saying that someone cited for a misdemeanor or felony should hire a qualified Seattle DUI Lawyer as soon as possible. Criminal charges can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone charged with a crime in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle Criminal Lawyer. SQ Attorneys can be reached at (425) 359-3791 and/or (206) 441-0900.
