Archives : 2011 : June

1. Washington State Patrol Crime Lab Sprinklers Malfunction

   Jun 15, 2011 —

   Its been a cold spring in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and it got even colder inside the Washington State Patrol Crime lab last Monday.  On June 13, 2011, the sprinkler system malfunctioned and dumped two inches of water on the lab, reports the Seattle Times and KOMO. No surprise, Jim Tarver, the WSP spokesman says … [More]

2. Crossing the Canadian Border with a DUI on Your Record

   Jun 9, 2011 —

   Planning on going to Canada? If you have been convicted of a DUI, it may be difficult to get across the border. Even if you have your DUI charged reduced from a gross misdemeanor to negligent or reckless driving, you can still be denied entry into Canada.  We have posted prior blogs and articles regarding … [More]

3. DUI Offenders Get a Trendy New Fashion Accessory – SCRAM

   Jun 7, 2011 —

   DUI offenders will find that a new fashion accessory is coming to Seattle, the alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet. Seattle Municipal Court is planning to use these devices to monitor DUI defendants, reports the Seattle Times. While decidedly a “fashion don’t”, these bracelets serve a purpose other than being awkward and unsightly. These devices can detect alcohol … [More]

4. Breath Testing At Seattle Area High School Prom?

   Jun 1, 2011 —

   Prom season is upon us and with that inevitably comes concerns over underage drinking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reports that a whopping 60% of all fatal traffic accidents occur during prom season, KOMO news reports. Washington High School, apparently aware of this, is considering having each student submit to a breathalyzer test to … [More]