It's That Time of Year: Holiday DUI Emphasis Patrols
December 7, 2009 - As we inch closer to the start of a new calendar year, state and local law enforcement will begin to ratchet up the emphasis on DUI patrol and enforcement. This is nothing new. For years law enforcement has allocated extra resources to patrolling the streets and highways in an attempt to crack down on holiday drunk driving.
City of Bothell Appoints New Judge
December 1, 2009 - On January 1, 2010, Michelle Gehlsen will begin serving as the appointed judge for Bothell Municipal Court. Recommended by City Manager Bob Stowe, Ms. Gehlsen was formally confirmed by a vote of the Bothell City Council on November 17, 2009.
Advent of Ignition Interlock License Eases Washington License Suspension Concerns
November 23, 2009 - Invariably, one of the chief concerns that people who have been charged with DUI have is their continuing privilege to drive. In Washington, from the moment one turns 16 there is excitement about the freedom that being able to drive will afford. As we grow older, driving comes to represent so much more.
Immediate Action Upon DUI Arrest Provides Peace of Mind
November 20, 2009 - We meet with people everyday who have been charged with DUI. They all have one thing in common: The combination of feelings about their stop, arrest and charge are entirely unique to them.
Seattle DUI Charges to be Overseen by New City Attorney
November 6, 2009 - On November 3, 2009, the City of Seattle voted to oust two term incumbent Thomas Carr from his post as City Attorney and in his place, elected Peter Holmes. While the future impact of election results can never be known immediately, it appears at first glance as though the residents of Seattle have elected a person who values negotiating solutions
King County DUI Filing Delays Creating Uncertainty
October 21, 2009 - In most jurisdictions in Washington, when a person is arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) he or she can expect to be charged within a few days to a few weeks. This is not only the intent of the state legislature, it's what most people facing DUI charges desire.
Take Care in Choosing an Alcohol Treatment Agency for a Washington DUI Alcohol Evaluation
October 12, 2009 - Diagnosing any medical condition takes practice, expertise and a clear understanding of the symptoms. Most people who have been charged with DUI do not suffer from alcoholism. Many are not heavy drinkers and some drink very infrequently. One of the challenges people face after being charged with a DUI is securing an accurate alcohol evaluati