DUI pilot program put on hold; considering constitutionality
March 29, 2014
As of last week, participation by Chelan County in a DUI pilot program has been put on hold because of concerns about whether the program was…
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Driver beware: road renovations = DUI increases
March 22, 2014
Those ‘going out on the town’ dancing, eating and bar hopping this weekend should be well aware that work on several major roadways is expected, and the…
Read moreSt Patrick, Alcohol, Law Enforcement = DUI
March 15, 2014
As most folks know, Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually around the world on March 17th. The holiday celebrates the…
Read moreWashington Marijuana DUI's on the Increase?
March 8, 2014
The Washington State Patrol claims there has been almost a 25% jump from last year in drivers that tested positive for having active marijuana in their…
Read moreKing County Deputy Arrested, DUI Suspected
March 1, 2014
Law Enforcement and our Washington judiciary are cracking down on DUI’s. The crackdown even includes DUI’s that allegedly involve government employees…
Read moreAnother DUI Bill Moving Forward to the House of Representatives
February 17, 2014
Washington state prosecutors who handle DUI cases may be able to seek harsher sentences under a bill passed by the Senate on Friday February 14, 2014. The…
Read moreHorrible Tragedy Leads to Conviction. Just? Fair?
February 15, 2014
Prospective clients often incredulously ask “how is it that the government can charge me with, let alone even convict me of, a crime?” The law can be…
Read moreLawmakers Seeking to expand felony DUI definition
February 8, 2014
Washington state lawmakers are again pursuing money for more DUI law changes. In January a Senate committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 6090. They are…
Read moreTarget Zero Task Force zeroing in on Super Bowl Sunday
February 1, 2014
The Washington State Patrol Target Zero program's goals will be in full force and effect come Super Bowl Sunday. If your Super Bowl game plan involves…
Read moreChanges Abound Across the Nation
January 24, 2014
It appears that Washington is not the only state where DUI laws are being reviewed and rewritten to punish offenders. For instance, Louisiana Legislators…
Read moreNew Laws in Effect!
January 22, 2014
For those of you who don’t know, eleven new laws took effect in Washington state on January 1, 2014. Most of the new laws are technical changes that won’t…
Read moreMarijuana - The Changing Times
January 12, 2014
Not all states are as tolerant of Marijuana as the states of Washington and Colorado. Missouri sophomore football player Dorial Green-Beckham found that…
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