A New Obligation on the Horizon?
October 2, 2012
When someone is convicted of a DUI in Washington there are a lot of things he is required to do. For instance, he will be required to at least do a 24…
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SPD Lieutenant Acquitted
October 1, 2012
A Seattle police lieutenant was found not guilty of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge Tuesday, but he still faces a criminal charge for allegedly…
Read moreTougher DUI laws in Washington and Beyond
September 26, 2012
Around the world, not just in Washington State, DUI laws are becoming tougher. Case in point, Russian legislators called Tuesday for stronger measures…
Read moreRecent Change to Washington State DUI Law
September 23, 2012
In March of this year Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law Substitute House Bill 2443. The same took effect last month. Among other things, the new…
Read moreReductions From DUI to Reckless Driving No Longer Result in Additional License Suspensions
September 16, 2012
Whenever a person is arrested for a DUI and there is either a breath or blood test over the legal limit or an allegation of a refusal to give a breath or…
Read moreDOL Hearing Request Fees to Increase
September 12, 2012
In Washington State, the Department of Licensing is authorized to administratively suspend, revoke or otherwise deny an individual’s driver’s license for…
Read morePotential Outcomes in a Washington State DUI Case
September 4, 2012
There are many potential outcomes in any Washington DUI case. Below is a short list of some of the possible outcomes for someone facing a DUI charge in…
Read moreMandatory Arrests in DV Cases
August 26, 2012
Our Washington State government considers domestic violence (“DV”) to be a big problem in our state. Washington law requires that in DV related cases a…
Read moreNew DUI Law Allows for Involuntary Blood Draw
August 20, 2012
A new law that took effect Aug. 1 in Washington allows State Patrol troopers to have blood drawn from drunken driving suspects, even if they won't give it…
Read moreNew DUI Law
August 19, 2012
A new DUI law took effect on August 1, 2012 in Washington State. The new law allows State Patrol troopers to have blood drawn from drunken driving…
Read moreWhat is an SOC?
August 12, 2012
It is relatively common in many Western Washington district and municipal courts to have a case resolved by way of a Stipulated Order of Continuance…
Read moreAdvertisement to Legalize and Tax Marijuana Begins
August 7, 2012
A group pushing a measure to legalize and tax marijuana in Washington state is launching a three-week television ad campaign. New Approach Washington, the…
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