Criminal Defense Description: Our client was charged with Felony VUCSA (Violation of Uniform Controlled Substance Act) in King County. With a professional career and security clearance, this client had a lot on the line. Through investigation, negotiation, and understanding the ins and outs of the client’s situation and individual circumstances surrounding the allegation, we were able …
Washington State police are on the lookout for distracted drivers who are violating texting and cell phone laws. “Distracted drivers” are drivers who are paying attention to something else while driving such as talking on a cell phone, texting, or changing the radio station. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, distracted driver-involved crashes accounted for …
Description: Our client was cited for an enhanced DUI (BAC > .15) after a multi-car accident. The client also had a warrant stemming from a DUI four years prior. After getting the client’s warrant quashed, investigation revealed evidentiary issues. We were able to get the prosecutor to agree to reduce the charge from DUI to a …
Think before you consider shoplifting! Even small items can add up to big problems. Merchants of all kinds throughout Western Washington put significant funding into loss prevention and do not hesitate to encourage prosecution of even the smallest offenses. It is essential to understand the law and the consequences. What may seem like a minor …
Practice Area: Criminal Defense Description: Seattle Police arrested my client in Westlake Park during the 2011 Occupy Seattle protests on obstruction charges. The City refused to dismiss the case as it had done for many other defendants. We brought motions challenging the arrest and police conduct on First Amendment grounds. These motions were granted and the court found the …
This Seattle Times article begins to detail the city’s traffic safety plan for 2015. Seattle drivers should prepare for slower speeds, more school-zone cameras, fewer right turns on red and targeted enforcement. Many of the busy 35 mph corridors will be reduced to 30 mph or lower, and speeds will be reduced from 30 to …
This recent federal study was conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Virginia Beach, VA. Not surprisingly, the research indicated that drivers who had been drinking alcohol and who had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 were four times as likely to crash as sober drivers. Drivers with a .16 BAC …
Armstrong reportedly hit two parked cars with his SUV and then fled the scene after a night out partying in Aspen, Colorado. However, the original story he and his girlfriend Anna Hansen told authorities was that Hansen was driving. The two reportedly colluded to let Hansen take the blame in order to avoid media attention. Armstrong’s …
In the heat of a Superbowl loss and in other times of significant stress…….be mindful of your behavior and of the potential life changing consequences. Domestic Violence Assault in the 4th degree (Assault 4) is the most common DV (domestic violence) charge in Washington State. The truth is it doesn’t take much to be arrested on a …
Washington State DUI Laws & Penalties 1st DUI Conviction in Washington State Imprisonment – 24 hours to 1 year Fine – Mandatory minimum $940.50 Mandatory – Alcohol assessment & treatment with ignition interlock device Drivers license suspension – 90 days to 1 year 2nd DUI Conviction in Washington State Imprisonment – 30 days to 1 year Fine – Mandatory minimum $1195.50 Mandatory …
Your heart is beating faster than the wipers trying to keep up with the rain. Take a deep breath, be polite and accept the ticket you receive. Once you are safe at your destination avoid the panic and anger by visiting our Fight your Ticket service. Just fill out a brief description of the incident, …
