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What is the hallmark of a good judge? Is it a keen intelligence and legal mind? The ability to spot a liar at 20 yards? A passion for bureaucracy? The patience to listen to lawyers blather on and on for hours? Today I witnessed an example of what I consider the key trait of a good judge: a wi...
In a previous blog, I Got a DUI, Now What – Part I, we discussed the DUI court process in Washington State. In this blog, we address the parallel process for individuals accused of DUIs – the administrative process with the Department of Licensing. What's this “Department of Licensing Hearing”?...
The potential immigration consequences faced by a non-citizen client are something every Washington DUI defense attorney must be familiar with to competently represent their client. Unfortunately, immigration law is complicated and sometimes inconsistent. For example, a non-citizen client with ...
Cameras and the Ignition Interlock Device - January 1, 2013 A new law came into effect on January 1, 2013 requiring cameras on all ignition interlocks in Washington state. If you currently have an ignition interlock device installed that does not have a camera, then one must be installed by Jun...
If You Are Charged With a DUI in WA , Be Prepared for Two Parallel Processes: Everyone charged with a Washington State DUI / DWI must go through two legal processes: one in the criminal courts and one with the Washington State Department of Licensing. This Part I addresses the court process. D...
We all have our wish lists for Christmas, but no one is hoping Santa will bring a DUI. DUIs are dangerous, expensive, and time consuming. They take the cheer out of the holiday season.
