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Can A Cop Pull You Over If Your Middle Brake Light Or Third Tail Light Is Out?
Several times a year, we see law enforcement officers pull over a vehicle and the only justification given is that the middle brake light is out. However, not all vehicles have a middle brake or third tail light from the…
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THE REAL BENEFITS OF HIRING A PRIVATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
Should I Just Use a Public Defender? Hiring a private defense attorney can be pretty costly. Most folks don’t have thousands of dollars to do that nor were planning to be in trouble. It’s understandable that a person would prefer…
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You Must Have Taken The Breath Test For The Keller Decision To Be Relevant
The calls and emails have been steady since the Keller decision last week. The common theme is “I heard DUI cases are getting thrown out.” Nope. Nada. Not the case. Again, the Keller decision has to do with admissibility of…
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Will My DUI Case Be Dismissed Or “Thrown Out” Due To The Recent Keller District Court Ruling
We are trying to respond to our current clients but we know there is a lot of interest in how the recent Keller decision will impact DUI cases in Kitsap County. While the decision impacts admissibility of breathalyzer evidence, that…
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What Is A Pre-Trial Hearing?
While the word “trial” is in this procedure, it is quite a simple and quick process. There are no witnesses, opening statements, closings, or even a jury. It is a hearing that occurs after the defendant has been Arraigned (see…
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Understanding Miranda Warnings – Will Your Case Be Dismissed?
We frequently receive calls from potential new clients who want confirmation that their case is going to be dismissed. Obviously, everyone wants to beat a criminal charge and the stress or fear of potential jail time to go away. While…
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In Trouble For Furnishing Liquor To A Minor?
During the pandemic, many special “stings” and task force programs were put on the back burner. Now that Covid has rounded the two year mark, our office is seeing these less regular cases come back into the forefront. And the…
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What Can Happen If I Am Restationed While A Criminal Case Is Pending?
What can happen if I am being stationed out of Washington state and I do not know yet if I am being charged criminally in a civilian court? This situation is very similar to being deployed while under investigation. The…