If you have a previous DUI on your record, you might already be familiar with the process. However, what you might not know is that there is a mandatory minimum sentence for all levels of DUI for a second offense. Under RCW 46.61.5055, all DUI offenses have a jail requirement. This mandatory minimum sentence requires […]
How to Vacate a Conviction in Tacoma, WA: Clearing Your Criminal Record After Sentence Completion Just because you’ve served your sentence doesn’t mean the punishment is over. Criminal convictions—especially for gross misdemeanors and felonies—can follow you long after probation or jail time ends. They may appear on background checks, limit your ability to secure employment […]
“¡Pero yo estaba más calificado para el trabajo!” “¡Mis ingresos podían cubrir totalmente este préstamo!” “¡Mis calificaciones eran excelentes!” Si alguna vez has sido rechazado por un empleador, un prestamista, una universidad o una agencia de alquiler, puede ser porque realizaron una verificación de antecedentes. La persona que toma esas decisiones de aprobación o rechazo […]
Being accused of a crime can be a daunting and life-changing experience. The possibility of incarceration, either in jail or in prison, may weigh heavily on the accused and their loved ones. However, several legal strategies can be employed to reduce or eliminate the possibility of jail time. There are a number of ways the […]
All of us are taught at a very young age that all Americans have certain rights. We are also taught that no American is denied these rights. However, after you were convicted of a crime you found out that there was indeed an exception to this rule. There is a class of people that are […]
What should I do after I have just shot someone? As an attorney, I am often asked this question in my practice. Mostly this comes from fellow gun owners who, like me, carry a gun for self-defense. They have trained on what to do during the encounter, how to act non-confrontational, how not to draw […]
You’re facing one of the scariest situations that can happen to someone in Washington – you’re facing DUI charges. As you know, the penalties are steep: jail time, fines, license suspension and perhaps other official penalties like an ignition interlock device or non-official penalties like your families’ negative reaction or difficulty in job searching. You […]
If you drive in the state of Washington, you are presumed to have consented to a breath test once you are lawfully arrested. If you refuse, you can lose your license. However, there is no breath test for a marijuana DUI. Usually, the chemical test used when a marijuana DUI is suspected in Washington is a […]
Washington has legalized recreational marijuana, which means that there are many more drivers arrested and convicted for marijuana DUI now than there used to be. Police officers can find it difficult to determine whether to arrest a driver for marijuana DUI. Unlike with an alcohol-related DUI, there are very few tools that can be administered […]
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