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The Washington DUI Blog by Seattle DUI Lawyer Tim Milios

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.

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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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New Washington DUI Laws Address Reckless Driving, Home Detention And Huffing

April 10, 2012 by Tim Milios

On March 29, 2012, Governor Gregoire signed into law Substitute House Bill 2443. Its provisions take affect on August 1, 2012. Defined as “an act relating to increasing accountability of persons who drive impaired,” it deals with a number of different DUI related topics. The most practical changes from an everyday standpoint deal with amendments… Read More

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Reductions From DUI to Reckless Driving No Longer To Result In Additional License Suspensions

April 10, 2012 by Tim Milios

For several years now an inequity has existed within the landscape of DUI laws that wasn’t just unfair but completely counter intuitive. This inequity created a situation where there were situations when being convicted of a DUI created a more favorable outcome than having that charged reduced to the lesser offense of Reckless Driving. State… Read More

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DUI Victims Panel, Attend Early, Be Proactive

February 27, 2012 by Tim Milios

Most clients who are approaching me for the first time and facing a DUI charge ask the same or similar question.  “What can I do to show that I am taking this seriously?” My answer is almost always, universally the same.  Attend a DUI Victims Panel.  Created as a way to teach about the potential devastating… Read More

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DUI Emphasis Patrols for King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties Announced for St. Patrick’s Day

February 20, 2012 by Tim Milios

The Washington State Patrol DUI has announced it’s schedule of DUI emphasis enforcement from now through the end of the summer of 2012.  Of particular note is that a concentrated emphasis patrol will be in joint effect for King, Pierce and Snohomish counties on and around St. Patrick’s Day.  Particular points of emphasis will no… Read More

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A Washington DUI Arrest Does Not Mean Automatic License Suspension

February 15, 2012 by Tim Milios

One of the most common, if not the most common questions I receive when speaking with someone who has just been arrested for DUI is, “Can I still drive or has my license been suspended automatically?”  Most are surprised to learn that the mere fact of a DUI arrest in Washington state does not mean… Read More

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Seattle Police Officer Arrested For DUI; Refuses Field Sobriety Tests

February 15, 2012 by Tim Milios

On Friday, February 10, 2012, a Seattle City Police Officer was arrested in downtown Seattle for DUI.  This marks at least the third such arrest for a member of the Seattle Police Department within the last year alone.  This entry really is not about rubbing it to the SPD.  People get arrested for DUI.  Good,… Read More

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Washington State Patrol Announces Halloween DUI Emphasis Patrols in King County

October 4, 2011 by Tim Milios

The Washington State Patrol has announced plans to implement DUI emphasis patrols throughout King County over Halloween weekend.  The specific patrol information can be found at watikileaks. On Friday, October 28th through the early morning hours of Sunday, October 30th, additional DUI patrols will be present throughout all of King County.  Additionally, there will be specific… Read More

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