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Many Washington Courts Allowing Zoom Video Hearings During Covid-19 Pandemic

June 26, 2020 by Tim Milios

Going to court during ordinary circumstances can be stressful. The global pandemic has made court feel even more concerning. At Milios Defense, we have been working with the courts we practice in to determine each court’s policies for hearings and how best to support our clients through their case under new and ever-changing circumstances. One… Read More

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Seattle Municipal Court to Return from Covid-19 Closure, Re-Opening in Phases

June 15, 2020 by Tim Milios

After shutting its doors to the public for the better part of three months in order to combat the spread of Covid-19, Seattle Municipal Court is preparing to return to “normal” operations. In an email to attorneys who regularly practice in Seattle Municipal Court, the chief clerk provided both a calendar of prospective dates as… Read More

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Inslee Waives DUI Statute of Limitations During Covid-19 Closure

April 15, 2020 by Tim Milios

Citing his emergency powers and the need to help courts “maintain the criminal justice system” during the global Covid-19 pandemic, Washington Governor Jay Inslee waived the requirement that the government file criminal charges pursuant to the existing statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is the time limit imposed on a prosecuting authority, mandating that… Read More

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Mandatory Washington DUI Probation Violation Penalties

January 29, 2015 by Tim Milios

Washington DUI sentencing courts in impose a number of standard, and sometimes even unique, conditions upon a DUI conviction. Some are affirmative conditions, i.e. pay fines, complete an alcohol evaluation, participate in alcohol treatment, and attend DUI victims panel. Others are prohibitive. Don’t commit law violations, don’t consume alcohol, don’t drive without an ignition interlock…. Read More

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Proposed Bill Would Make Fourth Washington DUI a Felony

January 23, 2015 by Tim Milios

Will Washington state make a fourth DUI in ten years a felony? Washington law makers are again considering legislation that would further toughen what are arguably already the nation’s strictest DUI laws by doing just that. If such a bill were to be presented, it would mark the third time in three years that such… Read More

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DUI With Child in Car? Preparing for CPS Referral in Washington DUI Cases

October 31, 2014 by Tim Milios

For those who have been arrested , processed and charged with DUI in the state of Washington, the consequences can run the gamut from unwanted to devastating.  If however, there is a minor under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of the arrest, not only could those consequence increase significantly, Washington… Read More

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Challenges, Stays and Early Reinstatements of HTO License Revocations

October 23, 2014 by Tim Milios

Those who have suffered multiple DUI or other forms of criminal traffic suspensions in the State of Washington, or who simply have acquired a multitude of civil traffic citations understand that a lengthy habitual traffic offender designation and license suspension can be a surprise consequence.  I say “surprise” because more often than not they are… Read More

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Physical Control in Washington – Confusion, Elements and Defenses

May 30, 2013 by Tim Milios

No one sets out to be charged with Physical Control and when it happens, it is usually a surprise that results in confusion, anger and misunderstanding. It is late at night. You’ve left a bar or a party after having had a few drinks. As you get into your car to drive away you feel fine…. Read More

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Seattle and Washington State Marijuana DUI Law

November 28, 2012 by Tim Milios

On November 6, 2012, the voters of the State of Washington passed Initiative 502 on marijuana reform. From the broader public perspective, the passage of this measure legalizes the adult possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use and creates both a system to tax the sale of marijuana and marijuana products and a… Read More

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Fee Increase to Request Administrative DOL Hearing

October 2, 2012 by Tim Milios

Effective October 1, 2012, the State of Washington now requires that any driver arrested for a DUI who either refuses a breath/blood test or provides a blood or breath sample in excess of the .08 legal limit, must now pay an administrative fee of $375.00 in order to contest the proposed license suspension or revocation. … Read More

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Recent Posts

  • Many Washington Courts Allowing Zoom Video Hearings During Covid-19 Pandemic June 26, 2020
  • Seattle Municipal Court to Return from Covid-19 Closure, Re-Opening in Phases June 15, 2020
  • Inslee Waives DUI Statute of Limitations During Covid-19 Closure April 15, 2020
  • Alcohol Treatment During COVID-19 State of Emergency March 24, 2020
  • Supreme Court Strikes Down Hailey’s Law as Unconstitutional October 17, 2019

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