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This day and age it may be common to read about celebrities getting charged with driving under the influence, but often celebrities seem so far removed from the reality that we might think, “That would never happen to me or anyone that I know.” After all, it may be entertaining to read about Blak...

It has been well documented how the combination of driving and intoxication can be deadly. Each year, over 10,000 lives are lost in accidents related to drunken driving. In 2016 alone, that number was 10,497. According to AAA, while 66% of drivers believe driving under the influence of alcohol is...

"I can't hold my alcohol like I used to." It's a common refrain. Many use the phrase when they have transitioned away from a carefree lifestyle. However, it's more than just an opinion for some. As you age, you become less responsive behind the wheel and become more susceptible to the effects of ...

For many states, the hope of cutting down on fatal alcohol-related accidents have led to steadily increasing the strength of laws related to driving under the influence and alcohol in general. States have considered everything from restricting access to alcohol to lowering the allowed blood alcoh...

A potential disaster was averted on Monday, June 18th, after an alcohol-related tractor-trailer crash resulted in a blocked highway but zero injuries. Upon investigation, the driver was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). According to the Washington Highway Patrol, the incident occur...

Celebrities may get special treatment at their favorite restaurants or nightclubs, but many law enforcement officers are not so quick to extend special treatment. On June 11, 2018, actor Vince Vaughn and a friend learned this lesson the hard way. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the Wedding...

As the chief budget writer for the Washington House of Representatives, Timm Ormsby is familiar with crafting laws for the State of Washington. Now having pleaded guilty to an alcohol-related reckless driving charge, Ormsby has also admitted to violating those laws. Luckily for the state represen...

Ride-sharing apps like Uber have drastically changed the way that we travel in the United States. It goes without saying that these apps have substantially increased the convenience in our lives by giving us an option to get from one point to another without a car. Now, new data suggests that rid...

Under Washington state law, the penalties for a DUI conviction increase with each subsequent conviction. While a first offense often won't lead to severe penalties, multiple convictions for DUI can lead to significant fines and lengthy prison stays. This fact likely isn't lost on a Pasco, Washing...

Cinco de Mayo has become a major alcohol-fueled celebration every year in Seattle. While the origin of the holiday is the celebration of the Mexican army's victory against the French at the Battle of Puebla, the date has somehow become synonymous with drinking and reverie in the United States. Un...

You may know Steve Wilkos best as the former bouncer for the Jerry Springer Show, or more recently as the host of his own program. But some law enforcement officers in Connecticut now know him as the man they pulled from an overturned vehicle and ultimately charged with Driving While Intoxicated ...

Washington is among the nations top states for DUI offenders. Strategies to reduce the number of deaths on Washington roads have become a cornerstone for harsher penalties. In those accidents where a death occurs, a drivers life can change in an instant right along with the family of the person...

A discrepancy in the certification of breath-test machines may lead to the dismissal of hundreds of DUI arrests across Nebraska. State officials and defense attorneys agree that the certification provided by the State of Nebraska is insufficient and needs to be corrected. However, the two sides d...

Do you have multiple speeding tickets? Frequent accidents? Several DUI offenses? States often have specific laws providing for drivers who are repeatedly cited for vehicle offenses. Despite programs designed to retrain drivers with poor habits, repeat offenders continue to create dangerous, serio...

A Washington woman was arrested in early 2018 when police were called to investigate drug paraphernalia discovered by her teenage daughter. Theresa Rebecca Gray was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless endangerment. When the teenagers father learned his daughter discovered...

Pierce County, Washington, nearly lost a 25-year-old sheriffs deputy to a drunk driving accident. Sydney Davis suffered a broken neck when her patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver in April 2018, placing her in critical care. As Pierce County DUI crashes grow, year by year, the public i...

In Washington state, law enforcement officers must see a traffic violation or be suspicious that a crime is being committed to conduct a traffic stop. The law does not allow officers simply to pull you over and check your drivers license and registration. Once you are pulled over, the officer is...

Driving fatalities have risen 6% since 2015, topping at 40,000 on US roads in 2017 alone. Tragically, that equals more than 10 deaths every single day. Distracted driving is a contributor to those rising numbers, according to the National Highway Safety Administration. To bring attention to this ...

Americans were outraged and titillated by the saga of the elementary teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and her 12-year-old student-lover and future husband, Vili Fualaau. Transfixed on the two, American watched the trial, heard updates of Mary Kays prison stay and their stories of a growing family, an...

Washington DUI laws are tough. They are among the toughest in the nation and the penalties imposed for a conviction are difficult and can limit your life. What is even worse though, is that few realize that if you violate your probation requirements in Washington, the penalties you can suffer are...

Many people are shocked to learn, often the hard way, that they can be charged with DUI even when they were not driving. It may seem to make sense after an evening of having a few drinks to sleep for a while in the car until the alcohol metabolizes through your system, except that Washington law ...

It is easy to beat yourself up when you have been charged with a DUI. Mistakes in judgment are common and you are not alone. If this is your first DUI offense in Washington, you may be eligible for inclusion in a Washington Deferred Prosecution program. An experienced DUI attorney can help you le...

Despite Washington adopting laws that legalized marijuana, there are still serious drug crimes prosecuted under the Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. If you or a loved one have been charged with a VUCSA crime, it is serious. Time is not on your side. Regardless of whether you or ...

Despite increased measures to prevent DUI crashes in Washington, state patrol investigators say they are alarmed with three suspected DUI crashes in one weekend. Three deaths in Pierce County occurred during multiple crashes caused by marijuana, Xanax, and cell phone use while driving in March 20...

When charged a third time with a DUI offense in Washington, it is critical that you seek an experienced Washington DUI lawyer to assist you in your criminal defense. Washington courts are very tough on people with prior DUI offenses and it is likely you will be slapped with serious penalties. Thi...