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Sep 25

If you're facing DUI charges in the state of Washington, keep in mind that an arrest is not a conviction. With the right DUI defense attorney by your side, you may be able to successfully ... read more

Jul 24

Last week, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5912 into law. SB 5912 was passed unanimously in both the state house and senate, and most provisions will take effect on September 28th, 2013. The ... read more

Jul 17

If a person is pulled over for suspicion of DUI, the length of time it takes to file charges may change dramatically based on the nature of the contact, whether the person was kept in custody, and the jurisdiction the offense is alleged to have taken place. read more

Jun 03

Back on April 19th, actress Reese Witherspoon caused a bit of a stir when footage surfaced purpotedly showing her and her husband in an unwanted encounter with law enforcement. read more

May 29

Anti-DUI car devices are commonly used as DUI penalties in the United States. Each state has their own uses for the ignition interlock devices, but a recent study shows that Washington is one of the top states utilizing these DUI prevention techniques. 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.