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Local Matters – Especially Criminal Defense Attorneys
There are many reasons hiring a local DUI & criminal defense attorney can be advantageous. It can be hard to articulate all of the benefits because, often, it is just an “understanding” that local experience brings. However, some benefits are…
Do Not Apologize At An Accident
Unfortunately, a car accident is generally not the time to use your best manners. Common decency is often used by insurance companies to impute fault. So, be aware that those at-scene statements are admissible in court later. Your kindness can…
Mandatory Jail for DUI? – Penalties For Drunk Driving in Washington
In Washington State, there are mandatory penalties for DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence) convictions, which can include jail time. These penalties can vary based on factors such as prior offenses, the level of impairment, whether an accident occurred, and other…
DUI Arrest Over The Weekend With No Bail Hold. What You Need To Know!
If you are arrested over the weekend for DUI/DWI and are told there is a no bail hold, it is likely because you have a past DUI or a charge that was originally charged as a DUI and reduced. A…
Police Misconduct Washington State— Brady List Officers & Prosecutor’s Duties
The Brady List, also referred to as a Potential Impeachable Disclosure, includes a list of individuals, such as police officers, prosecutors, and others, who have been deemed to have committed some offense that makes them “suspect” in terms of their…
DUI / DOL License Suspension Hearing
In Washington, a person charged with DUI (and other offenses) may face a driver’s license suspension via two avenues that, in most cases, occur simultaneously. The DOL hearing is the “civil” side of the case. Your arraignment, pretrial hearings, and…
The DUI Breathalyzer & Implied Consent In Washington
If you’re driving in Washington state, it’s important to know about something called “implied consent.” Essentially, when you got your driver’s license, you agreed to follow certain rules of the road. One of the rules involves the breathalyzer test. And,…
Driving After A DUI – The License Suspension
After a DUI /DWI arrest, there are two methods in which your driving privilege can be suspended. Administrative Suspension After Arrest – Department of Licensing After your arrest, the officer will submit evidence of your breathalyzer or your refusal to…