Birchfield v. North Dakota, 579 U.S. ___ (2016)

Jun 23, 2016

OUTCOME:

U.S. Supreme Court

State v. Quaale, 340 P.3d 213 (Wash. 2014)

Dec 31, 2014

OUTCOME: Prevailing Party

State v. King County Dist. Court West Div., 307 P.3d 765 (Wash.App. 2013).

Jul 29, 2013

OUTCOME: BrAC results may be suppressed on a case by case basis pursuant to ER 702 for failing to include uncertainty

Issue: Requirement that State present the uncertainty of BrAC results under ER 702 in prosecutions for DUI.

State v. Fausto, No. C076949 (King Co. Dist. Ct. WA 9/20/10)

Sep 20, 2010

OUTCOME: Defense Prevailed

Washington State Forensic Uncertainty Litigation

State v. Castle, 234 P.3d 260 (Wash. App. 2010)

Jan 01, 2010

OUTCOME: Prevailing Party

Consultant

City of Seattle v. Winebrenner, 219 P.3d 686 (Wash. 2009)

Oct 29, 2009

OUTCOME: Prevailing Party

Amicus Curiae – Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Ludvigsen v. City of Seattle, 174 P.3d 43 (Wash. 2007)

Dec 20, 2008

OUTCOME: Prevailing party: Defendant

Ex Poste Facto violation.

State v. Ahmach, No. C00627921 (King Co. Dist. Ct. – 1/30/08)

Jan 30, 2008

OUTCOME: Prevailing Party: Defendant

Washington State Toxicology Lab Litigation

Butler v. Kato, 154 P.3d 259 (Wash. App. 2007)

Mar 12, 2007

OUTCOME: Prevailing Party: Defendant

Consultant

City of Fircrest v. Jensen, 143 P.3d 776 (Wash. 2006)

Oct 05, 2006

OUTCOME: Application of Rules of Evidence to breath test results for first time.

Application of Rules of Evidence to breath test results for first time.