​How to Explain Your DUI to Your Children

Posted by Steve KarimiJan 28, 20190 Comments

Being charged with DUI brings out an array of feelings--fear, confusion, and possibly anger can surface in the aftermath of a charge. One of the most common feelings that follows the conviction of a DUI charge, however, is shame. How do you tell your parents? What will your friends and relatives ...

SR-22 Insurance in Washington State

Posted by Steve KarimiJan 23, 20190 Comments

A conviction of driving under the influence can take a serious toll on your way of life, as well as your wallet. Once you are able to reinstate your driving privileges, the consequences of a DUI don't end--you may be required to carry additional insurance as a result of your conviction. If you're...

DUI and Open Container

Posted by Steve KarimiJan 18, 20190 Comments

Whether enjoying a can of beer at a tailgate or having a few drinks at a friend's house, it's easy to find yourself in a position where you need to take an open bottle of alcohol home with you. It's important to be careful about how you transport alcohol that has been opened, though. Driving unde...

Ignition Interlock in Seattle

Posted by Steve KarimiJan 15, 20190 Comments

If you've been arrested for DUI in Washington, your driving privileges might be able to be reinstated through the use of an ignition interlock device. What is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)? Following the loss of one's license due to driving under the influence, a person may be able to obta...

Utah Becomes State with Lowest BAC Limit

Posted by Steve KarimiJan 10, 20190 Comments

Effective December 30, 2018, Utah has lowered its blood alcohol content (BAC) limit to just 0.05 percent, earning Utah its new title as the state with the lowest BAC limit in the country. Why Lower the Legal Limit? Aimed at decreasing the number of traffic facilities, policymakers who passed Ut...

92 Arrested for DUI in Spokane During Holiday Season

Posted by Steve KarimiJan 07, 20190 Comments

Instances of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are ever-present in Washington state--over the past few weeks alone, 96 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence in the Spokane area. The string of DUI arrests was due in part to the state of Washington increasing polic...

DUI-Related Crimes: Vehicular Homicide

Posted by Steve KarimiDec 31, 20180 Comments

Not only is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol illegal in Washington, it is incredibly dangerous for you and those around you. In Washington, a person can be guilty of DUI while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any drug or substance that alters the mind of the driver AND: ...

Washington State DUIs: A Year in Review

Posted by Steve KarimiDec 31, 20180 Comments

New Year's Eve is one of those holidays that always touts a “Don't drink and Drive” campaign. Unfortunately, New Year's Eve usually has the highest incidence of drunk driving, which is particularly poor for Washington residents who were already plagued by an unusually high number of drunk driving...

Dog Still Missing After a Six-Car Crash in Washington

Posted by Steve KarimiNov 13, 20180 Comments

A dog is still missing after a six-car crash in Lacey, Washington. The crash was caused by a 24-year old Lacey woman who witnesses say was weaving in and out traffic and sometimes into oncoming traffic around 9:30 a.m. on November 7th. Witnesses remember that the Lacey woman sideswiped one car an...

Police Crime Database: Law Enforcement Arrested for DUI

Posted by Steve KarimiOct 17, 20180 Comments

A Lakewood, Washington police officer has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol while behind the wheel of his police vehicle. The officer has been in law enforcement for the last 20 years and 14 of those years have been spent with the Lakewood Police Department. In...

Wine Tour Bus Driver Arrested for DUI

Posted by Steve KarimiSep 11, 20180 Comments

A bus driver for a wine tour in Healdsburg, California has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to people on the tour, they returned to the bus following a wine tour to find the bus driver passed out behind the wheel. While the passengers had a difficult time waking...

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