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What does First Offense DUI Mean?
For a misdemeanor DUI in Washington State there is a 7 year look back period to determine whether your current DUI is a first offense. An old DUI or Physical Control arrest will count as a prior offense for a new DUI arrest if the old arrest occurred within 7 years...
Are there More DUI Arrests During the Holidays?
Historically, DUI arrests rise during the holiday season. Alcohol consumption is often a part of the office holiday parties and unwinding with family and friends. When the final numbers for the 2020 holiday season are tallied there will likely be fewer DUI arrests due...
Dismissed Blood Draw DUI’s
Just because your blood draw DUI was dismissed by a judge, doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the clear. In the Washington State criminal court system there are two types of dismissals: Dismissal With Prejudice and Dismissal Without Prejudice. Dismissal with prejudice...
How to Read Your DUI Breath Test Printout
Most folks arrested for DUI in Washington State will be asked to submit to a breath alcohol content (BAC) test at the police station. The Alcotest 9510 or “Draeger” machine will likely be the machine you’re asked to blow on since it replaced the old Datamaster in...
Don’t Miss a DUI Deadline
Many initial DUI court appearances in Spokane County are being delayed due to Covid-19. Social distancing restrictions at the Spokane Courthouse have led to limits on the number of cases set on any given day. Historically, someone accused of driving under the...
Driving Habits During Covid-19
Higher fatality rates for automobile accidents may be a result of changes in driving habits during the Coronavirus pandemic. Traffic volume plummeted during the Covid-19 shutdown. Businesses and schools were closed so there were significantly fewer vehicles commuting...
Should I Do Roadside DUI Tests?
There’s a panic moment anytime you’re driving and see emergency lights directly behind you. If you get pulled over and the officer has any hint that you’ve been drinking or consuming drugs, even prescription medications, then there will be a DUI investigation. In...
Pregnant workers have a right to workplace accommodations
The human body changes in some surprising ways during pregnancy. Not only does a new body take shape, but an existing one shifts and adjusts throughout the process. A woman’s abdomen has to stretch to accommodate the ever-growing child inside of her. Her organs soften...
One DUI Charge. Two Separate Cases
A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge in Spokane or anywhere in Washington State will most likely lead to two separate cases: a criminal DUI charge in court and a completely separate Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative case. These truly are two separate...
Do You Need an Estate Plan?
Estate planning is an act of love that shows you care about your family and friends. If you are incapacitated or pass away, then having your estate plan in place takes pressure off your grieving relatives. Deciding when to make your estate plan is more about your...