6 year Sentence in Fatal DUI Crash
April 1, 2012
An 18 year old woman who was recently convicted for driving under the influence, crashing her car, and killing three of her best friends, has been…
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43 DUI Arrests Over St Patrick's Day
March 26, 2012
During a 24-hour period over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, State Patrol troopers say they arrested 43 drunks behind the wheel – and the strangest case…
Read moreFirearm Laws - Should they be Stricter?
March 25, 2012
The shootings of three children over the past month have gun-safety advocates demanding tougher firearms laws in Washington. But on the opposite side of…
Read moreState Patrol Officer Hit by Drunk Driver
March 19, 2012
A WSP trooper has a close call after an alleged drunk driver nearly ran him over last Saturday.The trooper had just stopped another alleged DUI driver on…
Read moreProposed DUI Changes Awaiting Governor Approval
March 18, 2012
On March 8, 2012 the Washington State Legislature approved a host of changes to state laws against driving under the influence (“DUI”) of alcohol or…
Read moreTo Legalize or to Not Legalize, That is the Question
March 16, 2012
Legalization of Marijuana? Some are in favor, others not so much. Washington State’s effort is outlined in Initiative 502 (I-502). I-502 would ultimately…
Read moreSt. Patty's Day Patrol
March 12, 2012
Pierce County law enforcement agencies will be teaming up next Saturday, March 17th to help keep local roads safe.Last year, according to Pierce County…
Read moreWashington DUI Laws Expanded
March 11, 2012
State lawmakers have been continuously working towards increasing penalties and fines for those who drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs, or…
Read moreWA Amongst Worst in DUI Fatalities
March 5, 2012
Washington has one of the highest DUI fatality rates in the nation, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The advocacy group also gives Washington 3…
Read moreAttorney Criminally Charged
March 3, 2012
Even attorneys can be criminally charged; attorneys are not immune from criminal allegations. Case in point – a Bellevue attorney, George Atwater, was…
Read moreFired Spokane Officer Gets Job Back
March 1, 2012
A Spokane police officer fired in 2009 after driving drunk while off duty, hitting a pickup with his truck and leaving the scene of the collision is…
Read moreTo Fire or Rehire, That is the Question
February 26, 2012
Getting a DUI in Washington State is not the end of the world. Just ask a Spokane police sergeant who was fired in 2009 after driving drunk while off…
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