Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Please be aware that extra DUI patrols will be out in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties looking for impaired drivers. This is part of “Target Zero”, Washington State’s Stratigec Highway Safety Plan, who’s goal is to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit www.targetzero.com.…
Our office is pleased to announce that Attorney Paul Hanson has been selected as one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense lawyers in the State of Washington by the American Society of Legal Advocates. This selection was the culmination of a six month process in which the ASLA independently research tens of thousands of lawyers. The…
Attorney Paul Hanson is proud to be celebrating his 31st 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…
People injured in auto accidents have a 3 year Statute of Limitations (deadline) for either filing a lawsuit or settling their insurance claim. Too many injured persons wait too long and get too close to their case’s Statute of Limitation deadline before hiring a lawyer. This creates needless stress and worry. And it greatly hurts…
Congratulations to our Seattle Seahawks!! Super Bowl XLVIII Champs!! Remember to celebrate responsibly this week, as DUI emphasis patrols will be out looking for drunk and reckless drivers.
Just a reminder, we will close our office tomorrow at 3:00p.m. for New Years Eve. Wednesday, New Years Day is a federal holiday and we will be closed then as well. Our office will re-open Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Have a safe and happy New Years!
Starting January 1, 2014 the new 24/7 DUI Monitoring Program begins in three counties (Chelan, Spokane and Thurston) and two cities (Kent and Centralia). Drivers charged with their 2nd DUI in any of those areas may be placed in this new program which requires daily monitoring for substance abuse. They will either report to jail twice a day…
Deferred sentences (where the DUI charge is completely dismissed upon successful completion of the court probation period) are no longer authorized for a DUI sentence. Only suspended sentences (where DUI conviction remains on the criminal record after probation successfully completed) are now allowed for a DUI sentence. However deferred sentences are still authorized for reduced DUI charges, i.e.…
Happy Holidays! Please note our holiday schedule changes: Tuesday, December 24th: 8:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday, December 25th: Closed Tuesday, December 31st: 8:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday, January 1st: Closed If you have an urgent matter, or are a current client with a question about your case, please feel free to leave a voicemail…
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: You will now lose your Commercial Drivers License (CDL) if you are found to be driving a commercial motor vehicle and you have ANY measurable amount of…