First time DUI

First of all, NO ONE EVER PASSES THE FIELD "SOBRIETY" TESTS. These tests are voluntary and there is no reason to perform them. They can only hurt...

Can i inquire about a possible discovery packet on me before charges have been filed?

The police and prosecutor are not required to turn over information being held in a case under investigation. You can make a public disclosure...

With all due respect to my colleague in California the laws in Washington are different and the answer is MUCH more simple in your case. Your...

What is the advantage of using a traffic ticket lawyer

Most tickets are won on "technical defenses;" not the facts. A ticket lawyer has studied the court rules, the rules of evidence and the relevant...

Where can i get a very good lawyer,that will take payments?

If the detective has probably cause to believe you committed a crime he can arrest you. Talking to the officer to clear things up rarely helps. ...

Got a ticket for not having control of my vehicle - $150.

You should always contest anything that will get reported to DOL and your insurance company. In my opinion, mitigation only makes sense if the...

I was pulled over for speeding in Snohomish County, Washington.

King County does not have jurisdiction to hear a ticket case that occurred in Snohomish County. You must make sure that you have documentation to...

Must I answer yes to life insurance application question about alcohol treatment when it was court ordered.

You have been diagnosed by a Sate-certified substance abuse counselor as having a problem with alcohol. That is the only way you can qualify for a...

I am charged for theft misdemeanor at my work for an amount less than $500 cash. What are my options as a first timer?

You will very likely receive charges and court date in the mail. A theft conviction can trigger deportation. A conviction will also make it very...

Are DUI and DWI the same thing?

Different states have different names for a "drunk driving" charge. In Washington it's Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Oregon calls it Driving...