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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The “Statute of Limitations” is a safeguard that prevents the State or any prosecuting authority from charging a criminal case outside of a certain period of time. The Statute of Limitations precludes the State from bringing charges against an individual…
If you are seeking a drug and alcohol evaluation because your lawyer thinks it’s a good idea or you have been ordered to do one, it is important to know a few things. Video regarding the Basics of a Drug…
The short answer is that you probably don’t. The reason is that the State of Washington has certain statutory requirements and, additionally has additional time enhancements if a child in the vehicle. In most cases, if you have a DUI…
Often, law firm ads will give defendants an impression that “beating a DUI” is a likely outcome. While it would be impressive to think that hiring just the right lawyer will get your case dismissed, that is not how criminal…
