Law Firm of David N. Jolly - Whatcom County DUI: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Dick's DUI Driver Former University of Washington Professor

Police say 73-year-old Colin Sandwith was drunk when he plowed his SUV into the Lake City Dick's Drive-in around 9:20 p.m. on March 25th.
He pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge on Saturday.
Our media partner SeattlePI.com reports that Sandwith is a former University of Washington Associate Professor Emeritus.
For more information on this story check out this website:
http://lakecity.komonews.com/content/former-uw-professor-pleads-not-guilty-dui-dicks-crash
For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

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LaConner Woman Picked Up on Skagit County DUI Warrant

On Friday, March 26, 2010 in Anacortes, Skagit County a 37-year-old La Conner woman was arrested in the 1500 block of Commercial Avenue for a DUI warrant. She was booked into jail. More to come...
For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

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LaConner Woman Picked Up on Skagit County DUI Warrant

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Can Potential Employers see if I've been charged with a Snohmish County DUI, King County DUI, Skagit County DUI, Island County DUI or Completed a Diversion Program?

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – Private Employers cannot request your entire criminal history; unauthorized use of your personal information is a crime. Such information includes (1) Arrests that did not lead to a conviction, (2) Participation in a pretrial diversion program that is successfully completed, (3) Juvenile records and (4) Expunged records (Although in Washington State you cannot expunge a DUI from your record). So If your conviction is dismissed or expunged, you have the right to answer “no” if you are asked if you have been convicted of a crime. However, some employers, considered “Special Employers” (those serving “vulnerable” people i.e., children, sick people, elderly) have access to your entire criminal history. The same goes for government employers and of course, law enforcement agencies.

For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

Can Potential Employers see if I've been charged with a Snohmish County DUI, King County DUI, Skagit County DUI, Island County DUI or Completed a Diversion Program?

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Washington State schools chief sorry for DUI

The state's head of schools, Superintendent Randy Dorn, sent an apology to reporters today for his actions over the weekend.
Dorn, 56, was arrested early Sunday for suspicion of driving under the influence.
His statement today explains more of his actions:
I understand the public wants to know more about my recent citation. I am not at liberty to discuss the legal aspects of this case, but I can now share more information.
First and foremost, I want to apologize for what happened last Saturday night. My wife, our sons and I attended the annual crab feed and dance at Swiss Sportsman Club Park in Bonney Lake. My family has long supported the club. As members, we stayed late to help clean up the hall. I drank beer during the event, but I thought I was capable of driving home. I now know that drinking any amount of alcohol before driving is an extremely poor choice.
Today, my attorney has asked the city of Orting to release all the documents regarding this case because the public has a right to see this information. I am pleased the court has moved my hearing date from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 2, to begin to address this matter sooner.
This week, I have continued to do the job the people of this state elected me to do. This morning I attended an important meeting with Gov. Chris Gregoire regarding our state's application for the federal "Race to the Top" grant. Next week, I will take a long-planned vacation with my wife – a school librarian who will be on spring break.
Again, I want everyone to know how sorry I am for what happened on Saturday. I have caused hurt and embarrassment to my family and I have disappointed my supporters and my staff. I work hard every day for the school children of this state and it pains me deeply that I have not set a good example for them. I will work hard to earn back your trust and I pledge that I will never make this mistake again.

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Island County to lose Prosecuting Attorney Position - will this affect your Island County DUI?

Months ago the Island Prosecuting Attorney’s office declared that they would have to eliminate a prosecuting attorney position due to budget cuts. This is disappointing to most in the legal community because it means that in all likelihood a well trained prosecutor will no longer be prosecuting cases in Island County District Court. Further, a good person will be lost due to lack of money. Because of this removal of a prosecutor the remaining prosecuting attorneys will have to shoulder more of a load. This will undoubtedly put pressure on their office as it is unlikely the number of cases filed will decrease.

It is interesting that politicians campaign on being tough on crime and DUIs yet the budget results in cutting a valuable resource that helps prosecute those charged with DUI. The result of one less prosecutor in a very small prosecuting attorney’s office will no doubt result in more DUIs being amended to less severe offenses. How could it not? As a DUI attorney I will, and my office will, continue to push every case to its limits and we will certainly not back off simply because the prosecutor’s office has fewer prosecutors. Interesting times in Island County and DUI defense lie ahead.

Island County to lose Prosecuting Attorney Position - will this affect your Island County DUI?

Monday, March 29, 2010

Six injured in DUI crash in King County

Six people were injured Saturday night when a Toyota Celica crashed into a Chevy Impala at 23rd and King.Seattle police say the incident happened around 8:10 p.m. The Celica was traveling was traveling south on 23rd when it went to make a left turn. In the process of making the turn, it crashed...more into the side of the Impala, which was traveling north on 23rd.The impact of the crash sent the Impala out of control, go over a curb on the east side of 23rd and hit a tree broadside. The car bounced off the tree and came to rest straddling the curb and street.There were five people in the Impala and one person in the Celica. All were taken to Harborview for treatment. One woman in the Impala suffered a fractured ankle and a fractured jaw. Another woman in the Impala had a fractured pelvis. All others had minor injuries, police said.The driver of the Celica was evaluated for impairment while at Harborview. A SPD DUI recognition officer said she exhibited signs of intoxication...

For more information on this story check out this website:

http://centraldistrict.komonews.com/content/six-injured-crash-23rd-and-king-dui-suspected

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Six injured in DUI crash in King County

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DUI Driver rams into Dick's in Seattle, King County

On March 26, 2010, a driver accidentally crashed his SUV into the front of Dick's Restaurant. A witness told police he was standing in line at the restaurant at 12325 30th Ave North when he turned and saw the vehicle driving towards him. He jumped out of the way, injuring his knee. The driver got out and said that he hit the accelerator instead of the brake. Officers arrested the driver, processed him for DUI and later released him. He was not injured. The folks at Dick's say the damage will take at least a week to repair. It will be closed until further notice.

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Washington State schools chief sorry for DUI

The state's head of schools, Superintendent Randy Dorn, sent an apology to reporters today for his actions over the weekend.

Dorn, 56, was arrested early Sunday for suspicion of driving under the influence.

His statement today explains more of his actions:

I understand the public wants to know more about my recent citation. I am not at liberty to discuss the legal aspects of this case, but I can now share more information.

First and foremost, I want to apologize for what happened last Saturday night. My wife, our sons and I attended the annual crab feed and dance at Swiss Sportsman Club Park in Bonney Lake. My family has long supported the club. As members, we stayed late to help clean up the hall. I drank beer during the event, but I thought I was capable of driving home. I now know that drinking any amount of alcohol before driving is an extremely poor choice.

Today, my attorney has asked the city of Orting to release all the documents regarding this case because the public has a right to see this information. I am pleased the court has moved my hearing date from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 2, to begin to address this matter sooner.

This week, I have continued to do the job the people of this state elected me to do. This morning I attended an important meeting with Gov. Chris Gregoire regarding our state's application for the federal "Race to the Top" grant. Next week, I will take a long-planned vacation with my wife – a school librarian who will be on spring break.

Again, I want everyone to know how sorry I am for what happened on Saturday. I have caused hurt and embarrassment to my family and I have disappointed my supporters and my staff. I work hard every day for the school children of this state and it pains me deeply that I have not set a good example for them. I will work hard to earn back your trust and I pledge that I will never make this mistake again.

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Washington State schools chief sorry for DUI

The state's head of schools, Superintendent Randy Dorn, sent an apology to reporters today for his actions over the weekend.

Dorn, 56, was arrested early Sunday for suspicion of driving under the influence.

His statement today explains more of his actions:

I understand the public wants to know more about my recent citation. I am not at liberty to discuss the legal aspects of this case, but I can now share more information.

First and foremost, I want to apologize for what happened last Saturday night. My wife, our sons and I attended the annual crab feed and dance at Swiss Sportsman Club Park in Bonney Lake. My family has long supported the club. As members, we stayed late to help clean up the hall. I drank beer during the event, but I thought I was capable of driving home. I now know that drinking any amount of alcohol before driving is an extremely poor choice.

Today, my attorney has asked the city of Orting to release all the documents regarding this case because the public has a right to see this information. I am pleased the court has moved my hearing date from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 2, to begin to address this matter sooner.

This week, I have continued to do the job the people of this state elected me to do. This morning I attended an important meeting with Gov. Chris Gregoire regarding our state's application for the federal "Race to the Top" grant. Next week, I will take a long-planned vacation with my wife – a school librarian who will be on spring break.

Again, I want everyone to know how sorry I am for what happened on Saturday. I have caused hurt and embarrassment to my family and I have disappointed my supporters and my staff. I work hard every day for the school children of this state and it pains me deeply that I have not set a good example for them. I will work hard to earn back your trust and I pledge that I will never make this mistake again.

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Stopped for a King County DUI, Snohomish County DUI, Skagit County DUI, or Island County DUI? Did You Know Your Passengers are Allowed to Calmly Leave the Scene?

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law - Does the Washington Constitution Article I, § 7 permit the police to detain a passenger in an automobile at the scene of a traffic infraction if the passenger wishes to depart, the police lack reasonable suspicion the person is engaged in criminal activity, and the person poses no apparent danger to the officer? The simple answer is no. see State v. Mendez, 137 Wn.2d 208 (1999). In the Mendez case, Yakima police lawfully stopped a car in which Efrain Mendez was a passenger. Once the car came to a stop, both the driver and Mendez got out of the car, and Mendez began to walk away. When the police ordered Mendez to return to the car, he started to run. When the police finally caught up to Mendez, they found a pipe used to smoke marijuana in his pants pocket, and he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. In this case, the Washington Supreme Court attempts to strike an appropriate balance between the concern for officer safety and the constitutional privacy interests of passengers who are not suspected of committing a crime. As a passenger, Mendez was not stopped on suspicion of criminal activity. Further, the officers failed to articulate how, by walking away from the traffic stop, Mendez posed a danger to the officers. Since the police had no probable cause to stop Mendez after he left the vehicle, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled the marijuana pipe obtained from the search must be suppressed.

Stopped for a King County DUI, Snohomish County DUI, Skagit County DUI, or Island County DUI? Did You Know Your Passengers are Allowed to Calmly Leave the Scene?

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Washington State Trooper Arrested for DUI - Then Tries to Cover it up!

Yep-law enforcement officers actually do drive drunk! Here's the story. By ERIC WILKINSON / KING5 News

KING5

updated 5:17 p.m. PT, Sat., March. 27, 2010

OLYMPIA, Wash. - A veteran Washington State Patrol Sergeant was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence (DUI) and trying to have it covered-up.

According to the WSP, Sgt. Coy Christopher Clark was off-duty and driving his personal car down Canyon Road near Puyallup at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning when he went off the road near 104th Street E. Clark's car became stuck so, according to the Patrol, he called fellow, on-duty, trooper Adan Gruener to the scene.

For more information on this story checkout this website:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36060182/ns/local_news-seattle_wa/

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Washington State Trooper Arrested for DUI - Then Tries to Cover it up!

Yep-law enforcement officers actually do drive drunk! Here's the story. By ERIC WILKINSON / KING5 News

KING5

updated 5:17 p.m. PT, Sat., March. 27, 2010

OLYMPIA, Wash. - A veteran Washington State Patrol Sergeant was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence (DUI) and trying to have it covered-up.

For more information on this story checkout this website:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36060182/ns/local_news-seattle_wa/

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Attn : Snohomish, Island, Skagit, King County DUI Suspects : DUI Tip From Anonymous Informant Does Not Justify Investigative Stop of Your Vehicle

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – A vehicle cannot be stopped because an anonymous citizen reported that the driver was intoxicated. The citizen must first identify themselves and volunteer facts that support their allegation. The circumstances must suggest (1) that the informant is reliable, and (2) that the information relayed is supported by objective facts which the police officer can evaluate for accuracy. Otherwise, the stop of the vehicle is improper, and the DUI must be dismissed. See Campbell v Department of Licensing, 31 Wn. App. 833, (1982).

Attn : Snohomish, Island, Skagit, King County DUI Suspects : DUI Tip From Anonymous Informant Does Not Justify Investigative Stop of Your Vehicle

Snohomish County: Everett Herald article on DUIs

This is a thoughtful article from Julie Muhlstein of the Everett Herald. The link to the complete article is listed below. For more information on your Everett, Snohomish County DUI please call our office at (425) 493-1115.

Hard to believe that so many continue to drink and drive

By Julie Muhlstein
Herald Columnist

Way back in 2003, I was in a crowded banquet room in Mountlake Terrace to hear a powerful person acknowledge disgrace. The stinging message began like so many expressions of regret, with the words “if only.”

“If only I had heeded the advice I repeated over and over as a mother and as a judge: If you drink, don't drive,” then-State Supreme Court Justice Bobbe Bridge said.

Bridge spoke that day to the Rotary Club of Lynnwood at Ballinger Lake Golf Course. The jurist's talk on Dec. 11, 2003, was one of several public appearances required by the state Commission on Judicial Conduct after Bridge was arrested in Seattle and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

To read the rest of this story click on this link:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100326/NEWS01/703269831

Snohomish County: Everett Herald article on DUIs

Hard to believe that so many continue to drink and drive

By Julie Muhlstein
Herald Columnist

To read the rest of this story click on this link:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100326/NEWS01/703269831

DUI Driver stopped in Skagit County for burned out taillight

In Skagit County a witness reported a possible drunk driver speeding on Highway 20 coming into Anacortes just after midnight. An officer stopped the car in the 2700 block of Commercial Avenue for a burned out taillight. The driver, a 22-year-old Hope Island man, smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. He allegedly admitted drinking at a bar in Bellingham. He failed field sobriety tests and was arrested on a charge of DUI. He provided breath samples more than twice the legal limit. He was cited and released to a sober friend. Court date for this Skagit County DUI is pending.

DUI Driver stopped in Skagit County for burned out taillight

Skagit County Naked Man arrested for DUI

In Skagit County, Anacortes Police contacted a 45-year-old man at his home in the 500 block of Hillcrest Drive after a witness reported his car was driving very aggressively and almost hit her vehicle on Highway 20 around 6:24 p.m. The man came to the door naked. He was hostile and screamed at officers to get off his property. He smelled of alcohol and ignored repeated requests to put on clothes while yelling expletives.
He was told he was under arrest, but pulled away and slammed the front door. His father allowed officers inside, saying he was alarmed by his son’s behavior. When the man was eventually taken into custody he allegedly admitted driving his car on the highway, then provided breath samples significantly over the legal limit. He was cited on charges of DUI, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, then released to his father.

Skagit County Naked Man arrested for DUI

64 year old Burlington, Skagit County woman arrested for DUI in Anacortes

According to the Anacortes American, after receiving a report of a possible drunk driver heading into Anacortes, an officer found the vehicle stopped in the middle of R Avenue with the driver resting her head on the steering wheel around 9:22 p.m. The driver, a 64-year-old Burlington woman wearing pajamas, smelled strongly of alcohol and tried to hand the officer a credit card instead of her license. When asked how much she had to drink, she allegedly answered “enough.” She failed field sobriety tests and was arrested on a charge of DUI. The woman later said she had four or five glasses of wine. She provided breath samples well over three times the legal limit. She was cited and released to a sober friend.

64 year old Burlington, Skagit County woman arrested for DUI in Anacortes

17 year old Anacortes, Skagit County girl arrested for DUI

In Skagit County, Anacortes Police Officers responded to the 1900 block of Island View Place after it was reported a car struck a parked car and was trying to leave just after midnight. Both vehicles were extensively damaged and the offending car was unable to drive away. The driver, a 17-year-old Anacortes girl, was unsteady on her feet as she got out of the car and allegedly admitted she didn’t have a driver’s license. She smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes and her speech was slurred.
She allegedly admitted drinking but would not perform field sobriety tests, saying the officer should just arrest her. She was arrested on a DUI charge. Her license was suspended for a previous alcohol violation. She was uncooperative during processing but eventually provided breath samples almost twice the legal limit. She reportedly took the car she was driving without the owner’s permission after leaving a party on Hillcrest Drive. She was booked into juvenile detention on charges of car theft, DUI, driving with a suspended license and underage drinking.

17 year old Anacortes, Skagit County girl arrested for DUI

Anacortes, Skagit County man faces DUI charge after driving in Hospital Parking Lot

According to the Anacortes American, a 74-year-old Anacortes man faces a DUI charge after hitting several cars in the hospital parking lot before going in for a scheduled medical procedure.

A witness said the man backed his pickup into a parked car, then pulled forward and sideswiped another parked car around 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 12. He then walked into the medical building.

An officer learned the driver was scheduled for a medical procedure that reportedly was canceled because he drank to the point where he didn’t know what day it was. He smelled strongly of intoxicants, had slurred speech and was unbalanced. He denied hitting any parked cars, but allegedly admitted he had “a bit to drink.” When the officer pointed out the damage to his pickup and the other vehicles, the driver agreed he must have hit them.

He allegedly failed field sobriety tests and leaned against a fence to maintain his balance. He provided breath samples three times the legal limit. He was cited on charges of DUI, hit and run and having no insurance.

Anacortes, Skagit County man faces DUI charge after driving in Hospital Parking Lot

Thursday, March 25, 2010

American Idol Star Sanjaya drove 110 mph and Isn't facing Reckless Endangerment Charge. How about Reckless Driving?

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2011439631_apuspeoplespeedingidol.html Washington State Trooper MacDonald may be right; there may not have been anyone else on the freeway at 2:30 a.m. when Sanjaya was stopped for driving 110 mph in a 60 mph zone. And according to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 9A.36.050 to be exact), which describes Reckless Endangerment as “reckless… conduct… that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person” (emphasis added), Sanjaya may not be guilty of Reckless Endangerment. But what about charging him with Reckless Driving? RCW 46.61.500 describes someone guilty of Reckless Driving as “any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Both crimes are gross misdemeanors, but if found guilty of Reckless Driving Sanjaya would automatically lose his license for 30 days (RCW 46.61.500).

American Idol Star Sanjaya drove 110 mph and Isn't facing Reckless Endangerment Charge. How about Reckless Driving?

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Washington State DUI Charge Filed Against Superintendent Dorn

Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State Randy Dorn has been charged with one count of driving under the influence (DUI).

For more information on this story check out this website:

http://www.kirotv.com/news/22932908/detail.html

Washington State DUI Charge Filed Against Superintendent Dorn

Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State Randy Dorn has been charged with one count of driving under the influence (DUI).

For more information on this story check out this website:

http://www.kirotv.com/news/22932908/detail.html

Travel to Canada Restricted if Convicted of Washington DUI; Vacation possible with Temporary Resident Permit; Removal of Inadmissible Status possible with Minister's Approval of Rehabilitation

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – The Canadian Government views DUIs as a very serious offense. Simply put, if you are convicted of a DUI in the US, you will not be permitted into Canada. However, there are a couple of ways around this restriction. First, you can remove your “inadmissible” status by applying for a Minister’s Approval of Rehabilitation five (5) years after the end of probation. In Washington, the probation period for a DUI conviction is anywhere from the minimum two (2) to a maximum of five (5) years, with most Judges imposing the maximum five (5) years probation. Alternatively, if you are convicted of a DUI and seek entry to Canada for a just a single or limited period, you can apply with the Canadian Government for a Temporary Resident Permit and pay the requisite fee.

Travel to Canada Restricted if Convicted of Washington DUI; Vacation possible with Temporary Resident Permit; Removal of Inadmissible Status possible with Minister's Approval of Rehabilitation

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Washington State Troopers Arrest Man for King County DUI after Driving 135 mph on Floating Bridge

From msnbc.com

SEATTLE – The Washington State Patrol arrested a Bellevue man early Saturday for reckless driving and suspicion of DUI after a trooper spotted the man's vehicle traveling more than 135 on the SR 520 floating bridge. The State Patrol says just after ...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36007833/

Washington State Troopers Arrest Man for King County DUI after Driving 135 mph on Floating Bridge

From msnbc.com

Family of Everett, Snohomish County DUI victim raises money for burial

By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer

EVERETT — Relatives of a man killed early Monday in a suspected drunken driving crash on I-5 in Everett are trying to raise enough money to return his body to Mexico for burial.
They’re collecting money in front of stores in Everett in hopes of totalling about $4,500, said Lavonne Silva Sanchez, the victim’s sister-in-law.

For more information on this story check out this website:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100323/NEWS01/703239764&news01ad=1#Family.of.drunken-driving.victim.raising.money.for.burial.in.Mexico

Family of Everett, Snohomish County DUI victim raises money for burial

By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer

For more information on this story check out this website:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100323/NEWS01/703239764&news01ad=1#Family.of.drunken-driving.victim.raising.money.for.burial.in.Mexico

Difference between BUI and DUI penalties in Washington State; Mandatory Minimum Penalties, Driver's License Suspension, IIL, Breath or Blood Test

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law- For a BUI, there are no mandatory minimum penalties while for a DUI conviction, the mandatory penalties include one day in jail (for first offenders) and fines. For a BUI, there are no consequences to your driver’s license, nor is there a mandatory Ignition Interlock Device requirement. Also, there is no automatic license suspension if you refuse to take a breath or blood test after your BUI arrest. If you are arrested for BUI and asked to take a breath or blood test by a law enforcement officer, it would be advised that you exercise your rights and politely decline to take it.

Difference between BUI and DUI penalties in Washington State; Mandatory Minimum Penalties, Driver's License Suspension, IIL, Breath or Blood Test

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction arrested for DUI

Getting arrested for DUI can, unfortunately, happen to anyone! See story below…

Dorn arrested in Orting under suspicion of DUI
Seattle Post Intelligencer
AP ORTING, Wash. -- State officials say Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn was arrested over the weekend for suspicion of driving under the ...
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Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction arrested for DUI

Getting arrested for DUI can, unfortunately, happen to anyone! See story below…

BAC Test Results for DUI Cases now Reliable says King County Prosecutor! Really?

After you read the following article remember this: when the issue regarding the toxicologist’s office first arose more than two years ago the toxicology lab and the prosecutor’s office (King County, Snohomish County, Skagit County, Island County) all declared that everything was “okay” and that BAC tests were therefore valid. However, it was found that the toxicology lab and their employees had lied about validating simulator solutions and that some of their employees had actually committed perjury. Yet, the prosecutor’s offices though-out the State and the toxicology office all declared that despite the known issues that BAC readings were still valid! The old adage “good enough for government work” was alive and well.

Thankfully Judges in King County saw the problem and ordered that all BAC tests be suppressed. Judges in Snohomish County agreed and suppressed all BAC results in DUI cases. Skagit County Judges compromised and despite their obvious lean toward the prosecutor’s office did suppress certain BAC tests in DUI cases. Island County judges did not agree, for reasons unknown (although reputation declared their decision not surprising) they decided that despite the obvious problems, lying, and perjury, that BAC tests were valid. Go figure!

Now the prosecutor’s say that the problems (which they never really admitted affected BAC tests) are fixed and all is okay? Do we believe them? Perhaps we do but the truth is that other problems exist and will soon be coming to the fore – check out Pierce County and the soon to be argued BAC motion for DUI cases in Snohomish County.

In the mean time check out this story in the Seattle Times – it may affect your DUI Case in King County!

Prosecutors say crime- lab problems fixed, want to start presenting DUI breath ...
Seattle Times
King County judges say they will revisit the issue of the accuracy of DUI breath tests after an overhaul at the troubled Washington State Crime Laboratory. ...
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BAC Test Results for DUI Cases now Reliable says King County Prosecutor! Really?

In the mean time check out this story in the Seattle Times – it may affect your DUI Case in King County!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Special Requirements for Deferred Prosecution in Snohomish County DUI

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at law - Snohomish County has strict requirements for those charged with a DUI who are applying for the Deferred Prosecution program. For example, seven (7) days prior to proposed entry, a petition must be filed with both the Prosecutor, and the Court’s Probation Department. Furthermore, before an Order deferring prosecution can be granted, the accused must complete thirty-six (36) hours of Phase I Treatment.

Special Requirements for Deferred Prosecution in Snohomish County DUI

ARIDE-trained Washington State Trooper nails driver on I-405 for DUI

A trooper who had recently been trained in better recognizing impaired drivers got to use his training Wednesday morning on I-405.
The Washington State Patrol put out a media release on Wednesday night talking about four DUIs that were caught Wednesday morning by King County-based troopers trained in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) techniques. ARIDE classes help officers become more proficient in detecting, testing and apprehending impaired drivers.
One of those four King County stops was on southbound I-405 inside Bothell. A trooper stopped a car that was making unsafe lane changes. The driver, a 23-year-old from Everett, was arrested for DUI and possession of marijuana. The arrest was made at 11:20 a.m.
WSP says there are 50 troopers in King County who have ARIDE training.
For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

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ARIDE-trained Washington State Trooper nails driver on I-405 for DUI

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Drunken Sailer bites Seattle, King County Cop then Arrested for DUI

Police arrested a drunken sailor who bit a police officer at Seattle Center early Thursday morning.
Officers responded to a call from Seattle Center security at about 1:25 a.m. Security workers had detained two men for crashing through bollards meant to keep vehicles out of Center grounds.
Both men were drunk, and when an officer attempted to take one of them into custody for DUI, he resisted arrested, kicked at the officers and bit one of them on the hand, according to police.
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