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Last year, we saw the passage of tough new DUI laws in Washington State. Only a few weeks into 2014, it looks like even tougher laws could be on the horizon. If the Legislature can find a way to address the economic costs, drunk drivers convicted of their fourth DUI or more could face felony cha...

The truth is that a lot of folks will be on the roads following the Seahawks/49ers game that shouldn't be driving. It's a lot easier to take the risk and drive home intoxicated than it is to look for a ride or ditch your car and pony up the money for a cab. However, you should be aware that the ...

A lesson that a drunk driving charge can result in much more than criminal penalties. Bellevue police officer Andrew Hanke has resigned from his position in the Bellevue Police Department following a recent drunk driving charge, reports the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Hanke had pleaded not guilt...

Individuals arrested for a DUI in Seattle will want to work with experienced counsel. The court process can be complicated and confusing. An attorney can help shepherd you through the process and explain to you everything that is happening and what you can expect. Generally, there are five stage...

Be careful what you teach your pet parrot to say. In Mexico, Guillermo Reyes was driving his car when he was stopped at an alcohol checkpoint in Mexico City. The stop was a routine stop of random drivers at the checkpoint. However, what happened after the stop was anything but routine. As the p...

Seattle Seahawks fullback Spencer Ware was arrested less than a week before the big showdown with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, reports the Seattle Post Intelligencer. King County Jail records show that Ware was booked around 2:00 AM Monday morning just hours after the te...

For a little over a year, recreational marijuana use has been legal in Washington. So it shouldn't come as much of a surprise when some members of the Seattle Police Department report that they are nabbing more stoned drivers as compared to last year, reports KIRO 7. Seattle law enforcement pers...

On New Year's Day, a suspected drunk driver's erratic driving led to 14 different calls to 911, reports NWCN.com. Along a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 5 shortly before noon, several drivers reported fearing for their lives as a 32-year-old driver from Auburn weaved in and out of traffic. The su...

Repeat drunk drivers in Washington can expect much tougher punishments starting in the new year. As of January 1, the 24/7 DUI Monitoring Program is set to begin in five areas of Washington: Centralia, Chelan County, Kent, Spokane County, and Thurston County, reports King 5 News. Under the pilot...

An on-duty sheriff's deputy was arrested for suspicion of physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence, reports The Bellingham Herald. The unidentified 46-year-old deputy was arrested and processed by Bellevue police before being released. On New Year's Eve, a witness called 911...

The best defense against a DUI is obviously not drinking and driving. However, there may be situations where you will drive home after having a drink or two. As a result, one of the most frequently asked questions by individuals is how much is too much. Unfortunately, there is no clear answer as...

Washington DUI penalties can be confusing and complex. The penalties oftentimes depend upon factors like how many times you have been previously arrested and your blood alcohol level. Here is a look at possible penalties you may face: 1st Offense. If your blood alcohol level is below 0.15, you...

A common question that Washington residents ask is whether they can refuse a Breathalyzer test following an arrest. Washington Implied Consent Law Generally, Washington implied consent laws provide that you give consent to undergo a breath or blood alcohol test if you are suspected of drunk dri...

Holiday DUI patrols are set to begin in Washington State on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. The DUI patrols are expected to continue every day until New Year's Day. There is typically a spike in drunk driving during the holiday season. More people may be drinking at parties and individua...

Bellevue police officer Andrew Hanke has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI. Hanke was pulled over by an unidentified off-duty cop in late November for erratic driving, reports the Seattle Times. At the time of the stop, the off-duty cop did not arrest Hanke. Instead, he allowed one of Hanke's r...

If you have been charged with drunk driving in the King County area, you likely have a lot of questions and concerns regarding the criminal charge and the critical decisions you will need to make. Because the next few steps you take are very important, you should consult with King County DUI atto...

The holiday season may be the busiest season for law enforcement personnel fighting drunk drivers. This year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) may have found its ultimate weapon in combating drunk driving -- RoboCop. In an unlikely $7.5 million ad campaign, the federal ...

You read a lot about DUIs in Washington. In fact, you may assume that every drunk driver arrested tested for a blood alcohol level above 0.08 percent. However, while testing for a blood alcohol level above 0.08 is one way to be considered impaired, you should know that the state uses several othe...

Over the Thanksgiving extended weekend, you may have noticed more state troopers along Interstate 5. This increased presence is not by chance. In fact, the reason for the increased presence is that from Wednesday through Monday, the State Patrol is conducting the "I-5 Challenge," reports Northwes...

The most talked about Christmas gifts may be the Xbox One or the Playstation 4. However, the most important Christmas gift may be the gift of life. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission is offering gift cards that can be filled out for the "Gift of a Safe Lift." These gift cards are blank tem...