Court Ordered Drug & Alcohol Testing — The UA In the criminal justice world, the urine drug test is abbreviated to UA. Your lawyer, probation, and many others will report whether your UA was positive or negative for substances. It…
If you are facing a misdemeanor or felony criminal charge and have been sentenced in Thurston County District Court or Superior Court, you will report to the Thurston County Jail. Thurston County DUI and Physical Control Information What To Bring…
When you are facing a DUI/DWI or Physical Control charge, one of the more minor issues that arises is the specialized insurance certificate you must acquire. Once you are eligible to be reinstated or are seeking the Ignition Interlock License,…
Determining Substance Abuse Disorder After A DUI Arrest If you have been requested or ordered to seek a chemical dependency evaluation, the process can be frustrating and even confusing. First, do not be surprised if you hear various terms used…
Can I Do Home Detention Instead Of Jail? There are several jail alternatives depending on the jurisdiction where you are charged with a crime. Your options will also depend on the crime you were charged with and how the case…
If Other People Get Away With Stealing, Why Do They Care About My DUI? We actually hear this question quite a bit. In a state where property crime and theft are rarely prosecuted, it might seem that the state is…
There are many moving pieces to be able to answer this question. In Washington, there are multiple ways to have your license suspended as a result of the DUI arrest or a conviction. To know whether you can drive or…
Every municipal court has its own local rules and “culture” when it comes to criminal cases. And, depending on the elected officials, court staff, and the experience of the deputy prosecutor, it can have a big impact on the outcome…
If you were recently investigated or arrested for a DUI or Physical Control charge in Kitsap County, you were likely released and told to “wait for something in the mail.” We have received calls from many people wondering whether they…
Violating the DUI laws in Washington State is not particularly hard to do. The reason is that the relevant Washington statute allows for the prosecutor to convict you regardless of whether you meet the per se .08 BAC standard. And, since…
