It’s no secret that driving under the influence of alcohol is incredibly dangerous. Police forces across the state of Washington go to great lengths to keep intoxicated drivers off the road. When officers suspect that a driver could be under the influence of alcohol,...
DUI
False Breathalyzer results could impact your case
Accusations of the intoxicated operation of a vehicle could result in detrimental consequences for a Washington driver. If you are facing DUI charges in Washington, some of the penalties you may face include time behind bars, expensive fines, loss of driving...
Types of field sobriety tests and their inaccuracies
Drivers in Washington who are pulled over and suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol are often subjected to field sobriety tests. These tests are used to gauge the balance and coordination of a driver to reveal whether the individual has excessive amounts...
Driver arrested and charged with DUI after recent accident
Being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and thrown into the back of a police car can be incredibly humiliating. Individuals who receive a DUI charge often face many sleepless nights filled with anxiety and worry about potential punishments. Not only...
DUI Q and A
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense in the state of Washington. Anyone suspected of DUI may have quite a few questions about the charge and how to fight it. Here are just a few of them. Can an officer make a DUI arrest if the suspect...
What is Washington’s “lookback” period?
A DUI charge can result in devastating penalties. Depending on numerous factors, however, the consequences can have far-reaching implications. From the loss of driving privileges and jail time to fines and increased insurance premiums, everyone experiences the...
Culture Code Part 1
Culture Code Part 1 I often hear comments from colleagues about the difficulties they face in defending a DUI case at trial. Their genuine frustration stems from wrongful DUI convictions in cases where the arresting officer lied about the DUI investigation,...
Culture Code Part 2
Culture Code Part 2 A DUI prosecution is consistent with the unconscious meaning that most Americans have about alcohol. Clearly, every juror walks into a courtroom with deeply held beliefs, which at the unconscious level will control how they will process the...
Don’t Be Fooled, Field Sobriety Tests Do Not Measure Sobriety
Don’t Be Fooled, Field Sobriety Tests Do Not Measure Sobriety The charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) requires proof that the driver was impaired or affected by alcohol consumption. This means that the quality and the quantity of the evidence must demonstrate...
DUI Victim’s Panels Raise Awareness and Promote Humane Perspective
DUI Victim’s Panels Raise Awareness and Promote Humane Perspective Not too long ago a young man was sentenced to prison for the fatal death of a good man in a drunk driving incident. It was the young man’s first and only incident with the law, not even a traffic...