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Aug 18

Under Washington law, there must be an actual traffic violation or a specific, stated suspicion of a crime in order for a police officer to pull you over. If a police officer pulls you over and you have been drinking and driving, there are a few things you can do to potentially improve the outcome. read more

Aug 07

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime with life-altering consequences. A Washington State DUI charge can have a significant impact on your future, with penalties ranging from license suspension to jail time. read more

Jun 18

Throughout our country, law enforcement officials take driving under the influence very seriously. Whether you are a first time offender or you have been convicted for multiple DUI charges... read more

Nov 08

According to an article posted in the Seattle Times on November 5th, Washington legislators are looking into the possibility of allowing law enforcement to run random DUI sobriety checkpoints. read more

Oct 28

Beauty Supply Store Worker Assaulted During Armed Robbery A woman in South Seattle almost suffered an injury when she was assaulted by an armed man as he robbed a beauty supply store. read more

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March 13, 2026

What Should I Do in the First 48 Hours After a Seattle DUI Arrest?

The moment you were arrested, a clock started. Not just the one counting down to your court date; it's a shorter, more urgent clock that most people never hear about.

February 23, 2026

How the New Hate Crime Reporting Hotline Impacts Criminal Investigations...

Washington State is testing out a new dedicated hate crime and bias incident hotline that lets you report what happened to you without immediately involving law enforcement.