Archives : 2011 : September

1. Washington DUI Suspects Now loose Vehicles Impounded for 12 Hours

   Sep 27, 2011 —

   The state of Washington has implemented numerous laws in its effort to crack down on drunk driving. But residents may not be aware of one of the most recent pieces of legislation pertaining to DUI suspects to take effect. As of July, whenever a person is arrested for driving under the influence in the state … [More]

2. Not Your Previous DUI Conviction? Improper Identification And Bad Bureaucracy

   Sep 20, 2011 —

   If you do the crime, you should do the time. That’s a popular mantra of the “tough-on-crime” politicians.But if you accept this axiom as true, you must also recognize its inverse: you shouldn’t do the time if you didn’t do the crime. And since our justice system embraces a code of “innocent until proven guilty,” … [More]

3. Seattle DUI Police Under Fire for “Rubber-Stamping” DUI Arrests

   Sep 13, 2011 —

   Driving under the influence carries serious penalties in Washington. Offenders face hefty fines, license revocations, court-ordered fees, and even jail or prison sentences. So it’s vital that the process by which a person is charged with DUI is fair and transparent. Unfortunately, the Seattle Police Department is being accused of cutting corners when assembling DUI … [More]

4. DUI Patrols – September 9-10

   Sep 12, 2011 —

   Labor Day Weekend has come and gone in 2011. But that doesn’t mean that law enforcement personnel have stopped watching for people whom they suspect are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In fact, many of these so-called “DUI crackdowns” will be in place this weekend as well. Here is a list of … [More]

5. Tribal Police and Traffic Infractions

   Sep 8, 2011 —

   The state of Washington is home to over two dozen tribes of Native American populations. Most of these tribes are situated on lands granted to them by the federal government. On these tribal lands, it is the laws of the tribe which govern the actions of those living in and visiting these sovereign nations – … [More]

6. To Canada With A DUI Conviction From Washington State

   Sep 7, 2011 —

   All too often, those who have been convicted of a DUI are surprised to learn that they will likely be turned away from border when trying to enter Canada. When clients consult with me on the issue, I generally tell them the following: If you have been found guilty of any conduct, in any country, … [More]