Summer celebration and a holiday weekend combine to make Labor Day a weekend notorious for big parties, where alcohol is a common part of the equation. As everyone is out celebrating this weekend, we encourage you to drink responsibly and choose a designated driver. Keep yourself and those around you safe. Washington State Patrol issued …
DUI laws are often evolving, with frequent legislative changes that may affect sentencing and licensing. NWSidebar describes 4 important changes to Washington DUI laws. These changes stem from the implementation of House Bill 2700, which went into effect on June 9, 2016. 1) Sentencing Alternative: Under House Bill 2700, a 24/7 alcohol monitoring program is available as an alternative to …
Seafair weekend is just a few days away! This weekend marks the celebratory conclusion of Seattle’s summer-long festival of events and local tradition. Thousands of people will gather on and around Lake Washington, listening to music at Genesee Park and watching the fastest powerboat races in the world, as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly overhead. …
It’s time for everyone’s favorite summer holiday, a weekend filled with BBQs, fireworks, and red, white, and blue! 4th of July celebrations bring festive energy and a celebratory spirit, as well as an abundance of drivers on the road. The City of Seattle is working with Uber to encourage drivers to plan for safe rides home as they …
In a recent article by seattlepi.com, DUI hotspots in Seattle are highlighted, revealing the city’s top 6 intersections for DUI arrests. The data comes from Project Know, which is an organization that helps connect people to addiction treatment resources. Project Know released a study that tracked 2,734 DUI arrests occurring throughout 2015, looking at the locations where DUI arrests …
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone – How did you celebrate? Historically, “Cinco de Mayo” (May 5th) commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Though the holiday is relatively minor in Mexico, it has evolved in the U.S. to become a celebration of Mexican culture, music, food …
A DUI is more than just an unfortunate end to a night out. There can be very serious consequences. In addition to the tragic risk of injury or death to yourself or those around you, you could be looking at driver’s license suspension, large fines, jail time, and the long term impacts of a criminal …
St Patrick’s Day commonly involve shades of green, shamrocks, good luck, and fun, festive celebrations. However, this holiday also brings some of the HIGHEST rates of drunk driving. Many St. Paddy’s Day festivities will occur this weekend, and more next week on March 17th. During this period, from March 12-17, extra law enforcement will be out …
Tougher DUI statutes and penalties are on the horizon in Washington State, if proponents of pending bills have their way. Legislature in Washington passed a bill last week that would raise penalties for DUI convictions at the felony-level, per King 5 News report. The news report explains that in Washington State, a person’s first four DUIs are gross misdemeanors. The …
Happy New Year! It’s time to celebrate the end of 2015 and the start of a new year! Enjoy your celebration this evening but remember to drink responsibly. DUI patrols are out in increased numbers, perhaps more than any other night of the year. You do not want to start out 2016 with a DUI charge. …
With holiday parties and festivities in full swing, many people will take the opportunity to eat, drink, and be merry. ‘Tis the season, right? It’s a festive time of year. Many people are out to enjoy themselves over a glass of eggnog or a holiday martini. Others are drinking due to holiday stress and pressure, …
If you experience the often traumatizing and upsetting event of being charged with a DUI in Washington State, your focus will likely turn to concern about criminal penalties. You will find yourself thinking about jail time, fines, and other potential consequences. Most people do not realize that there are actually two parts to your DUI …
