State Lawmakers Toughen DUI Laws
February 22, 2012
State lawmakers are working to increase penalties and fines for those who drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs, or commit vehicular…
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Seattle Police Sgt. Recently Arrested for DUI
February 18, 2012
The Seattle Police Department recently confirmed that a city police sergeant was arrested earlier this month for investigation of drunken driving.…
Read moreDUI Conviction Tossed Over Language Barrier
February 18, 2012
Everyone who is stopped and arrested for DUI in Washington has the right to make a knowing and intelligent decision to take (or not) a breath and/or blood…
Read moreWA Supreme Court Throws Out a Man's Conviction for DUI
February 13, 2012
Washington's Supreme Court has thrown out a man's conviction for drunken driving, saying the state never proved that he was advised in Spanish about his…
Read moreWA Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Sex Offenders
January 23, 2012
Taxpayers may be on the hook for an additional $22.5 million a year for experts and lawyers in civil-commitment trials, depending on what the Washington…
Read moreLegislative Immunity - Should it be Allowed?
January 22, 2012
A little-known privilege called “legislative immunity” that prevents arrests of legislators is getting a closer look in the state of Arizona this year…
Read moreSenators Defend Washington Traffic Camera Law
January 17, 2012
Seven years ago, Democratic Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen of Camano Island pushed for a bill that paved the way for use of red-light cameras in Washington.And…
Read moreA Shift in Prostitution Strategy
January 14, 2012
The City of Seattle is shifting its strategy on cracking down on prostitution within its city limits. The Seattle City Attorney’s Office intends to…
Read moreOfficer Charged With DUI
January 11, 2012
The Lakewood Police Department has launched an internal investigation after one of its officers was charged in October with drunken driving.The Tacoma…
Read moreStiffer Penalties for Vehicular Homicide
January 3, 2012
Current penalties for drivers who kill — due to alcohol or drug impairment, reckless driving, or driving with disregard for the safety of others — aren't…
Read moreChristmas Weekend DUI's down from Last Year
January 2, 2012
Although Washington State DUI numbers seem to be ever increasing, the numbers of drunken drivers arrested by the Washington State Patrol over the…
Read moreNew City Drinking Law Targets Parents
December 26, 2011
Starting next month, Mercer Island parents will be held responsible for underage drinking at their homes even if they are out of town and unaware it is…
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