Archives : 2011 : November

1. DUI Patrols For Thanksgiving Weekend

   Nov 22, 2011 —

   Many people don’t think of Thanksgiving as the most alcohol-laden holiday on the calendar. But there will be plenty of opportunities to imbibe throughout the long Thanksgiving weekend. In addition to any spirits that might accompany the turkey day feast, there’s Saturday’s Apple Cup college football game between Washington and Washington State at 4:30pm, as … [More]

2. Pulling Over Defense Fails For DUI Offender

   Nov 19, 2011 —

   I’m often asked, “what do I do if I’m driving home and I suddenly come to the realization that I should not be driving?”  Pull over and stop is the obvious morale choice,  right?  The problem is that while legislative policy supports that choice, the courts and prosecutors don’t.  To understand their reasoning we need … [More]

3. Washington DUI Caselaw Update – State v. Daily (November 2011)

   Nov 18, 2011 —

   Its timeless and  flawless.  ”If you feel you can’t drive because of too many drinks then pull over and don’t drive.”  Ever heard that before?  Apparently the Court of Appeals from Division III still has a lingering question or two about this.  Its recent decision in State v. Daily is the kind of decision that … [More]

4. Washington DUI Caselaw Summary – State v. Dillion (March 2011)

   Nov 14, 2011 —

   Once an officer flexes his nose and the odor of alcohol enters his sinuses we all know that a detention under Terry v. Ohio commences – Judges, prosecutors and DUI defense attorneys agree.  But, should Miranda warnings be read?  No, is the answer we hear over and over as the Officer conducts his “investigation.”  This … [More]

5. Liquor Sales In Washington State Go Private

   Nov 10, 2011 —

   Will Private Liquor Sales Lead to More DUIs in Washington? The people of the state of Washington have spoken – and they want to buy liquor in grocery stores. On Tuesday, voters approved Initiative 1183 by a margin of about 3-2 to allow private retailers to sell hard liquor instead of state-owned establishments. The new … [More]

6. Seattle Police Detective Arrested For DUI

   Nov 3, 2011 —

   Like every other law enforcement agency, the Seattle Police Department places a strong emphasis on catching drunk drivers. Through a combination of education, awareness, and enforcement, SPD tries to send the message that driving under the influence in the city will not be tolerated. But that message was undermined last week when a Seattle police … [More]