Witt Law Group PS has an office in Poulsbo and handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses, including DUI / DWI and other offenses such as theft or shoplifting. In the summer, Poulsbo Police write the occasional BUI, which we also…
If I am pulled over for speeding in a school zone, can I defer the ticket? Answer: Yes. People often have the belief that if they are pulled over in a school zone for speeding or any other infraction, they…
Check fraud may seem like an uncommon occurrence, but the truth is, plenty of people are still stealing checks, forging checks, and trying to cash other people’s checks illegally. Often, these crimes aren’t committed out of malice, but rather, economic…
DUI arrests that occur on Naval Base Kitsap (which includes Naval Station Bremerton, Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Keyport, Indian Island & Bremerton Naval Hospital) are under the jurisdiction of the United States Government. If you are a member of the…
Littering is prohibited in Washington State by RCW 70.93.060. The unusual thing about littering is that the violation can either be written as an infraction or it can be charged as a crime. With an infraction an individual pays a…
When you find yourself charged with a crime, it is normal to go through a state of shock. After all, if you’re like 90% of our clients, you’ve never been in trouble before. Nearly half of our criminal defense clients…
I received a summons for a DUI. What should I do? Historically, when a person was arrested for DUI, he or she would be taken into custody or, alternatively, directed by the arresting officer to be present in Court the…
When Washington State added marijuana per se limits to the DUI statute, they unintentionally created a legal paradox. While an alcohol-related DUI is based on science, the marijuana DUI standards are based on fear. The marijuana standard of 5 ng/ml…
Once or twice a year a client or friend (or both) will call our office and explain that one of their parents received a “Parking in a Handicapped Zone” ticket. They will further explain that their parent has a valid…
As spring approaches, it is important to do a refresher on the rules of the road that apply to bicycles. People flock to the roadsides and trails in hoards once we get a few consecutive days of sun in Western…
