Seattle DUI lawyer Tim Milios has been defending people charged with DUI and criminal traffic offenses throughout the state of Washington since 1993. Dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals charged with any criminal offense, his practice emphasis has been DUI and DUI related defense since that time. The Washington DUI Blog is intended to provided insight and perspective into the always changing landscape of DUI defense and commentary on the the issues, laws, cases, stories and events that effect DUI defense and those charged with DUI in Washington State.
Seattle BUI Patrols 2018
In the late summer months, local authorities in Washington state begin their BUI (Boating Under the Influence) patrols in earnest. Whether it’s at traditional events such as Seafair Weekend or just your average sunny weekend, the lakes and Puget Sound attract a great deal of boating traffic. Consequently, there is a much greater emphasis on… Read More
Entry to Canada With A Pending DUI Charge
For years one of the most common questions we have gotten, especially as DUI defense attorneys in Seattle, has been, “will a conviction for DUI prevent me from going to Canada?” The answer to that question has always been “yes”. In fact, a conviction for any offense that is “indictable” under Canadian law, if known… Read More
5 Interesting Arizona DUI Facts
by Attorney David Michael Cantor, The Law Offices of David Michael Cantor, Arizona. The state of Arizona is a fantastic tourist destination for Seattleites. In fact, according to The Seattle Times, one of the top five relocation spots for those living in Seattle is Phoenix, Arizona. So, whether you’re traveling there for vacation or relocating,… Read More
A Changing Landscape of DUI Pretrial Conditions in Washington
Most of us can imagine few things worse than finding ourselves in the back of a police car, but for many people, that is where the nightmare begins. When you are placed under arrest and transported to a jail, whether it is for DUI or any other criminal offense your release, whether immediate or after… Read More
Washington Supreme Court Limits Pretrial Use of SCRAM…Or does it?
Yesterday the Washington Supreme Court released a ruling in State of Washington v. Frederick Hardtke, that on its surface would appear to limit a court’s ability to require a defendant to wear a SCRAM device, or impose any expensive condition, as a condition of pretrial release. Unfortunately, based on the way most courts in Washington… Read More
U.S. Veterans May Seek Treatment In Lieu Of DUI Prosecution
U.S. military veterans that are arrested for DUI in King County, Washington, and who suffer from either substance abuse or mental health conditions as a result of their service, may have an option of handling their case that departs from traditional DUI defense. In 2011, the King County Council created the Regional Veterans Treatment Court… Read More
Mandatory Washington DUI Probation Violation Penalties
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
Proposed Bill Would Make Fourth Washington DUI a Felony
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
DUI With Child in Car? Preparing for CPS Referral in Washington DUI Cases
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
Challenges, Stays and Early Reinstatements of HTO License Revocations
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