Category DUI
Designated Drivers Beware
Are you planning to attend holiday parties as the designated driver? Good for you! Just remember that there is some risk in taking on that role if you also use marijuana. Many recreational users of marijuana don’t understand…
A Marijuana Diversion Can No Longer Lead To A Conviction
At the end of 2012 Washington voters approved Initiative 502 which legalized possession of marijuana by persons over 21. In the Washington Laws, there is a statute that “saves” sentences and or convictions that exist when the law changes (to…
Can A Cop Pull You Over If They Are In An Unmarked Or Undercover Police Car?
Washington State Patrol, County Deputies and Local Police Agencies may patrol and pull over individuals when in unmarked cars. Undercover cars may pull you over This is contrary to what a lot of people believe in Counties such as Kitsap,…
Federal DUI
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…
What To Expect At Your Drug And Alcohol Evaluation
Nearly all of our DUI defense clients will seek a drug and alcohol assessment. The court may order the evaluation or the client may choose to seek an evaluation to show she is proactive in determining whether substance abuse is…
Summons For A DUI
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…
Marijuana DUI
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…
Infraction On A Bicycle?
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…
State Certified Chemical Dependency Treatment Agencies
Typically most resolutions of a DUI charge require a chemical dependency assessment. Below is a list of treatment providers most commonly used by our clients. These providers can be quite busy and it may take several weeks to get your…