Category DUI
So What Is Happening With DUI Arrests Since The Keller Decision?
Well, it does not seem to be an abundance of dismissed cases. If you are facing a DUI or Physical Control charge, this might not be the information you were looking for. Multiple Prongs To The DUI Statute Since the…
Don’t Waste Valuable Time
When we urge prospective clients to “lawyer up” as soon as possible, it is not a sales pitch or an attempt to create fear. In fact, it is the opposite reason—we want to increase the odds for a positive outcome. …
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…
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…
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…
Should I Blow If I Get Pulled Over For a DUI?
When confronted with the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) test in Washington State, what should I do? While this blog should not be construed as legal advice, we share this information after 20 years of experience in Kitsap County, Washington. Many…
Have You Been Arrested For DUI With A Blow Below .08?
Do You Think The Charge Will “Go Away” For That Reason? Don’t Count On it! In the State of Washington, the DUI statute has multiple prongs and one of the prongs is “affected by”—meaning the cop decides if you’re affected…
Bail – Why It Exists & Why We Need Reform
Most Americans do not fully understand the pretrial portion of our justice system. While many know you are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, most don’t realize that hundreds of thousands of Americans sit in jail…
Declaration To Not Operate Motor Vehicle Without Ignition Interlock
In DUI cases, the Court will often impose an Ignition Interlock requirement as a pretrial condition of release. In some situations, the imposition of that condition is discretionary, in other situations, the imposition is mandatory. This page addresses the situations…