A charge of Physical Control of a Vehicle is closely related to a charge for DUI. However, two significant differences exist - the element of actually driving the vehicle is absent from a Physical Control charge and the affirmative defense…
The end of the summer is coming soon, and the three-day holiday known as “Labor Day” is fast approaching. The Labor Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, August 29 to Monday, September 2. According to the Department of…
Seafair 2013 is coming up! You need to be aware that it is going to get tough on boaters operating under the influence. The laws governing boating under the influence law have many similarities to the current DUI laws in Washington,…
Federal authorities are considering recommendations that states lower the threshold presumption of alcohol impairment from .08 to .05. That's about one drink for a woman weighing less than 120 pounds, two for a 160-pound man. More than 100 countries have…
Washington law enforcement agencies are adding extra DUI patrols this weekend in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day. Although St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday this year, police will be patrolling heavily on Friday through Sunday. This effort is being coordinated…
In the November 2012 election, Washington State voters passed Initiative 502 to legalize marijuana for personal use. The enactment of I-502 mandates law enforcement and prosecutors to presume that marijuana is in fact legal, and that those whole possess it…
DUI Update from Bellevue, WA DUI Attorney As a DUI Attorney in Bellevue, WA, I want to make sure my clients are aware of important changes in DUI prosecution and punishment. In our last post, we discussed an important change…
In an effort to increase accountability of those who drive impaired, Washington has amended the penalties for such offenses, effective August 1, 2012. In particular, the amended penalties will apply to drivers who are convicted of negligent driving in the…
Increase in Fees for Washington DOL Hearing Requests Following DUI Arrests On October 1, 2012, the fee for a Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing request is set to increase from $200 to $375. Under the Washington DUI laws, all drivers…
What to do when you are pulled over for a DUI: Retrieve your license, registration, and insurance when asked by the officer. Remember, the officer will be watching how you perform this task, so do so carefully. Be polite to…
