New 9th Circuit case applicable to Seattle DUI cases
February, 19 2012
As part of my DUI practice I have to stay on top of the ever changing landscape of DUI related case law. Whether its at the local DUI district court level, RALJ appeals, State Supreme Court, or even the National DUI news, the experienced DUI Lawyer must stay on top of it. Recently I became..
The Washington State Supreme Court has thrown out a man’s DUI conviction because it was never proven that he was advised of his right to have an independent blood test at this own expense in Spanish. The Implied Consent Warning is a something that is read to DUI suspects prior to law enforcement asking them..
New DUI related case on pretextual stops
November, 22 2011
So whats a pretextual stop? To put it simply its when a police officer stops a vehicle for some kind of minor infraction with the sole purpose of the stop not being the actual infraction committed, but to investigate possible criminal activity. You see lots of stops like this in DUI cases, especially here in..
Generally, most people who get arrested for a DUI initially get pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. In order for a police officer to have a sufficient basis to ask the driver to exit the vehicle and begin an investigation for DUI they have to have a reason for doing so. And no, simply..
Reminder on what to do during DUI arrest investigation
August, 14 2011
With Sea Fair weekend around the corner there are going to be many DUI patrols around the Seattle area, and King County. The best advice is not to have a drop of alcohol prior to driving. However if you have been drinking and you get pulled over by law enforcement, its important to remember a..
The use of a public disclosure request in defending a DUI charge
August, 11 2011
One of the most important tools every Seattle DUI Lawyer should have at their disposal is the “public disclosure request.” In a DUI case it is important to gather as much evidence as possible in order to prepare a proper and thorough defense. Typically most Prosecutors will hand over a DUI police report, the breath..