If you have a pending court case, it is your responsibility to let the court and Department of Licensing know of your new address. You will be mailed several different forms and notices throughout your case, and failure to respond in a timely manner could harm your case.   HERE is a link to Snohomish County…

Attorney Paul Hanson is proud to be celebrating his 30th year in practice this month. Paul started his career as the Lynnwood, WA City Prosecutor on March 3, 1983. In 1987 he began his private practice as a Criminal Defense attorney and has been representing clients in their DUI, Misdemeanor Criminal Charges, Traffic Tickets, Driver…

Two marijuana related bills are now pending in the Washington Legislature. One would let people have their old misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions vacated / expunged off their criminal records. The other would block police from arresting medical marijuana patients. Both bills are a Legislative follow in response to Initiative 502 (Marijuana Legalization Initiative) which became…

This interesting video on Kiro News 7 shows that most drivers wont even feel affected when they go over the new marijuana THC legal limit of 5 nanograms when driving. Marijuana users have to be very very careful when driving. You cant just go by whether or not you feel high. You will usually be…

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December 6, 2012, marijuana use and possession (up to 28 grams-1 oz) legalized for adults 21 and older. Also strict DUI liability for drivers stopped with 5 nanograms or higher of active THC in their blood. Persons over 21 currently charged with Possession of Marijuana should contact their prosecuting attorney agency to request immediate dismissal…

November 11,2012–Adults over age 21 currently charged with Possession of Marijuana (under 28 grams-1 oz) in Washington should immediately contact their prosecuting attorney agency to request dismissal of their charges. King and Pierce county prosecutors are already automatically dismissing these charges.

Effective October 1,2012, the Washington State Dept of Licensing (DOL) will increase its fee charged for DOL Administrative Driver License Suspension/Revocation telephone hearings to $350.00.

Effective October 1,2012, the Washington State Department of Licensing will increase its fee charged for individual driving records to $13.00