Yearly Archives: 2020

Expunging a DUI

A driving under the influence (DUI) arrest or conviction can have a negative impact on one’s ability to secure a job, get a student loan, rent an apartment or apply for credit, even if it seems completely unrelated or happened several years ago. Criminal record expungement laws vary from state to state. Some states don’t… Continue Reading »

Shooting Creates Double Trouble

It appears that amid all of the chaos resulting from Seattle politics and the social justice movement, folks are choosing to take matters into their own hands – for better or for worse. Case in point, on Saturday afternoon two men were arrested after being involved in a shooting and automotive crash in Seattle’s South… Continue Reading »

Field Sobriety Tests in a Nutshell

Every city has a public transportation system for getting people home after a night out, but not all cities are created equal in regards to how efficient the transport system is. However, driving yourself home after a night of drinking because your designated driver took off on you won’t win over a judge. If you… Continue Reading »

Exodus in the Works

With the current state of affairs at the Seattle Police Department (“SPD“), numerous officers are electing to leave the force. Not to start a new career, but to be a law enforcement agent with a different agency. In fact, it appears that many SPD officers are headed to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (“PCSD“). Ed… Continue Reading »

Drugs and DUI

The offense of driving under the influence, or DUI, typically relates to alcohol intoxication. But alcohol is just one of countless substances that can impair one’s ability to operate a motor vehicle. Driving under the influence of drugs includes prescription medications as well as illegal drugs, can also result in DUI charges. Mixing drugs and… Continue Reading »

Changes in SPD Business Practices

On Wednesday it was announced by the ‘powers that be’ that the Seattle Police Department is beginning the process of reassigning 100 officers and supervisors to the 911 response team. The key – focus policing on community engagement. How? By ensuring that the SPD has personnel available to respond to emergency calls, solve problems, and… Continue Reading »

Back at It, They Are

Law enforcement is at it again – Emphasis Patrols. This time it is the Washington State Patrol. In line with other law enforcement agencies in-and-around the nation, the WSP is conducting DUI emphasis patrols. It is part of a nationwide effort to curb buzzed (drunk) driving. Through Labor Day (this year that is 9/7/20) extra… Continue Reading »

Breathalyzer Tests for Marijuana??

All throughout the United States, Police officers use breathalyzer tests during traffic stops when they suspect a driver is drunk. Soon, they may use a similar breath test if they suspect a driver is high due to marijuana. For years, scientists have been busy working on a breathalyzer device that tests drivers for marijuana impairment.… Continue Reading »

Can the Passenger Drink ?

Anyone with a driver’s license should know that drivers are not permitted to drive while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. But a question that often arises is whether a passenger can drink alcohol in a car? Usually they are not but the answer can depend on specific state and local laws. Most… Continue Reading »

Youths’ Rights Protected in Seattle

This week the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that is intended to stop police from being able to deceive juveniles – the MiChance Dunlap-Gittens’ law. The King County Council passed its own version of the Mi’Chance law this week too. The MiChance Dunlap-Gittens’ Youth Rights Ordinance gives protections to children and young people… Continue Reading »