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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…