Category Archives: DUI News

A breath test can be disclosed in a DUI jury trial opening statement thanks to recent decision

Recently the Washington State Court of Appeals Division One expanded on what can be said in an opening statement involving a DUI breath…
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Does new WA case limit use of DUI SCRAM in DUI cases?

Recently the Washington Supreme Court released a ruling in State v. Hardtke.  Essentially limiting the Court's ability to require a defendant to wear…
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Do law enforcement agencies have a DUI arrest quota system?

One question I have always wondered as a Seattle DUI Attorney is whether law enforcement agencies have a DUI arrest quota system in…
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Is community service becoming less of an option in King County amended DUI cases?

A few years ago if a driver was charged with a DUI in King County and they were fortunate enough to get that…
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Can a Judge not following an agreed sentence affect negotiations in DUI cases

Let’s say a Judge is known to not follow agreed sentence recommendations between a prosecutor and a defense attorney on DUI cases.  Can…
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