April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and a good opportunity for reminders about the legal, health, and social problems that excessive drinking can contribute to. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has been sponsoring Alcohol Awareness Month since 1987 and seeks to boost public awareness about the significant impact that alcohol-related problems has …
Think before you consider shoplifting! Even small items can add up to big problems. Merchants of all kinds throughout Washington State put significant funding into loss prevention and do not hesitate to encourage prosecution of even the smallest offenses. If you have been charged with a theft offense, we recommend the following key steps: Understand …
St Patrick’s Day frequently involve leprechauns, shamrocks, good luck, and wearing shades of green. With this holiday come fun, festive celebrations, which unfortunately bring some of the highest rates of drunk driving. Many St. Paddy’s Day festivities will occur today and throughout the weekend. During this period, extra law enforcement will be out in force …
Lawmakers in Washington state are aiming to increase safety on the streets and decrease traffic fatalities in 2017. The Seattle Times presented an article this week describing a bill in the works, tentatively named the “Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act”. The bill seeks to expand upon existing law and prohibit almost all use of …
Happy New Year! It is time to put 2016 behind us and celebrate the start of a new year! We hope you enjoy your New Year’s festivities, and we urge you to take the steps necessary to ring in 2017 DUI-free. Message from Uber and SDOT Uber and Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) are also …
The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many it is just stressful and overwhelming. There can be unrealistic expectations for joy and gift giving, financial pressures and strain, and tense family dynamics. Tempers flare and emotions run high during the holiday season. With heightened stress levels …
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry – right? Many holiday party-goers will enjoy a glass of eggnog or a holiday martini to celebrate the season. Others are drinking due to holiday stress and pressure, or to combat the tension of family relationships. Whatever the reason for drinking may be, more people are …
It is a short work week for many. People are anxious to get to their Thanksgiving destinations to enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie with their loved ones. For a large number of festivity goers, this involves travel. Travel is up overall this year, with one million more Americans expected to travel this Thanksgiving than last …
It has been almost 2 weeks since Election Day. Despite your political preference, it is fair to say these are unsettling times. News sources around the country are reporting a significant spike in hate crimes, harassment, and intimidation. Just one week post-election, NBC News reported that “hundreds of hate crimes” had been reported. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) …
Maybe you missed our post this weekend, cautioning you to plan ahead for your Halloween celebration. Maybe you had a plan, but things did not quite go as expected. Maybe you just made a mistake. We understand that mistakes are part of life, and we are strongly committed to protecting your livelihood and future from the detrimental …
Halloween is not just for the kids anymore – Adults want to get in on the fun too! Millions of adults will host or attend parties this weekend, celebrating the spooky, ghostly spirit of Halloween. Many of these festivities will include alcohol, with party-goers enjoying booze with their boos! If alcohol is part of your celebration, we …
As discussions and accusations of sexual assault surround the presidential campaign, many people are reflecting on their own experiences. Unfortunately, this is a subject area that is very relevant, very emotional, and very traumatic for many people. This article highlights sexual assault laws in Washington State, discusses what it means to “consent” to sexual contact, …
