Tag Archives: DUI

1. New Report Shows 1 in 12 Over .08 Breath Alcohol Leaving Major Sporting Events

   Jan 25, 2011 —

   Not surprisingly, people that tailgated before a game were 14 times more likely to be over a .08 breath level. Younger fans (under 35) were more likely to be over the .08 level … [More]

2. New Washington State DUI Laws Should Be Proposed Today

   Jan 10, 2011 —

   January 2011 will bring new DUI laws … [More]

3. DUI – What Issues can be Argued at my DOL Hearing?

   Dec 28, 2010 —

   Per the DOL’s pamphlet regarding Administrative Hearings for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) only a handful of issues can be appealed. Although other legal issues may be brought up during the hearing, the DOL lists the below main issues: … [More]

4. DUI – Outcome of DOL Administrative Hearing

   Dec 15, 2010 —

   DUI – What Happens After my DOL Administrative Hearing?* After your DOL Administrative hearing has concluded, the DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer will take all arguments, exhibits, declarations, motions, etc under advisement. When will I be notified of the outcome? The DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer usually does not make a decision whether your license suspension is sustained or … [More]

5. FDA Takes Action on Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks

   Nov 19, 2010 —

   The Washington Liquor Control Board has also taken action, and has instituted a statewide ban of the use of these caffeinated alcoholic drinks. … [More]

6. DUI – DOL Driver’s License Hearing Request

   Nov 15, 2010 —

   Department of Licensing Hearing Request Information If you have been pulled over for DUI, after the arresting officer completes his arrest report, he will turn a copy into the Department of Licensing.  The Department of Licensing will then start the process to suspend your driver’s license for a certain period of time.  The day you … [More]

7. DUI – What is a Portable Breathalyzer Test?

   Nov 11, 2010 —

   The Portable Breathalyzer Test (PBT) The Portable Breathalyzer Test (PBT) is exactly what it sounds like, it is a small handheld breathalyzer machine that DUI officer’s sometimes request you blow into so they can get a preliminary breath reading from you. Keep in Mind…. these tests are extremely unreliable but officer’s can still place you under … [More]

8. DUI – Field Sobriety Tests

   Nov 10, 2010 —

   What are Field Sobriety Tests? Field Sobriety Tests, also known as Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), are a battery of tests the law enforcement officer will request that you complete, usually while on the side of the road, so that he can “make sure you aren’t too impaired to drive.”  These tests are completely voluntary … [More]

9. DUI – Pulled over for DUI an the officer punched a hole in my driver’s license

   Nov 9, 2010 —

   The officer punched a hole in my license when I was cited with DUI After you have been placed under arrest for DUI, the officer will usually punch a hole in your license but this does not mean that your license is automatically suspended. This hole indicates to any law enforcement agency, should you be … [More]