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New DUI Laws: Wrong Way Driving
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5912 was signed into law on July 18, 2013 and became effective on September 28, 2013. Another new tougher DUI sentencing factor: Wrong way driving on a multi lane highway with a speed limit of 45 mph or greater mustnow be considered an aggravating factor at DUI sentencing (along with…
Read MoreNew Arrest and Pre Trial Conditions for Repeat Offenders
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5912 was signed into law on July 18, 2013 and became effective on September 28, 2013. Two new Arrest and Pre-Trial changes will impact drivers who have committed a prior impaired driving offense within the past 10 years. – Drivers arrested for DUI or Physical Control must now be booked…
Read MoreNew tougher DUI Laws: DUI Driver with Child in car
As of September 28, 2013 a new tougher DUI law in now effective. If you have a child (under 16) passenger in your car when arrested for DUI, you will face the following additional penalty: 1st DUI Conviction – Additional one (1) day added to jail term 2nd DUI Conviction – Additional five (5) days added to…
Read MoreNew Tougher DUI Laws
Senate Bill 5912, which became law on 9/28/2013, is toughening DUI laws in our state. A second DUI offense will now land drivers in jail until they see a judge (arraignment), and repeat offenders must have an Ignition Interlock Device installed in their cars within five days of their arrest.
Read MoreNew Parking / Towing Laws
Senate Bill 5849 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Drivers who park improperly in a parking space that is clearly marked and designated for charging an electric car will be fined $124.00. This bill is to prevent gasoline powered vehicles from taking up valuable charging station spaces. This bill also allows for fines against electric car drivers who only…
Read MoreNew Laws in Washington State
Along with the many new alcohol laws that went into effect on Sunday, July 28th, 2013, several other laws went into effect as well. House Bill 1341 – Wrongful Convictions – This new law will allow people who were wrongfully convicted of a crime in Washington State to file a claim for damages against the state. You would have to…
Read MoreNew Laws involving Alcohol
Several new laws involving alcohol took effect in Washington State on Sunday, July 28th, 2013. House Bill 1001 and Senate Bill 5607 allows theaters to sell alcohol to customers over 21 years old. Senate Bill 5396 allows businesses that sell hard liquor to give out small samples of different types of alcohol to patrons. Senate Bill 5674 allows…
Read MoreNew DUI Laws: For Repeat Offenders, Ankle Bracelets and In-Home Breath Alcohol Tests
In September, 2013 new DUI laws will be going into effect for repeat DUI offenders in three counties and two cities. Such offenders can avoid jail time with 24/7 breath alcohol monitoring programs. Offenders could be given ankle bracelets that detect alcohol use from their sweat. Remote breath alcohol tests could be installed in their…
Read MoreSCDC (South Division) Law Day 2013
Two Guilty verdicts, seven Not Guilty verdicts and two hung juries were the outcomes of the mock trials held in SCDC South Division on June 7th as part of the court’s participation in the annual American Bar Association’s national LAW DAY celebrations. This year’s ABA national LAW DAY theme: “Realizing the Dream, Equality for All.”…
Read MoreLaw Day 2013
Attorney Paul Hanson is volunteering his services for the 27th time for the annual Law Day at the Snohomish County District Court (South Division). Over 700 fifth graders will be in attendance! The students will be involved in a 20 minute, very condensed, “criminal trial” to learn about the real criminal trials held in that…
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