The portable breath test (PBT), the breath test you take on the side of the road, is not admissible in court for any purpose other than to help...

What do you think the punishment will be on a revoked deferal for theft 3? Washington St.

There is no such thing as a criminal speeding ticket. A speeding ticket is a civil infraction that carries no possibility of jail. A deferred...

What to expect for a 17yr old first time DUI

In Washington, she will be charged in Adult Court and faces the same penalties. If she is convicted as charged she would be facing up to a year in...

DUI amended to reckless, second DUI now what is going to happen

The judge is correct. The new DUI would be considered a second DUI for all sentencing purposes. The length of the license suspension you face will...

Is the following a reasonable defense to speeding?

The above answer is a good strategy if you don't mind having the traffic ticket on your record and are only asking for a lower fine. This is...

If i get an MIP in Washington state, can i still get my licence in Tennessee when i turn 18?

Both Tennessee and Washington (and 43 other States) are members of the Interstate License Compact. A suspension in Washington can, and probably...

Should all speeding tickets be contested?

I personally think it makes sense to fight all tickets, but then I'm a ticket lawyer so take that for what it's worth. My reasoning? (1) The $93...

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Is the wrong date on a DUI citation cause for dismissal?

Not to be crass but the reason you hire an attorney is to ask these questions prior to entering a plea. All of your questions should have been...

The police are required to have "reasonable suspicion" of a crime to stop you. An obstructed license plate is sufficient reason to stop you and...

A "summons" is simply an official order requiring a person to attend court. An "arraignment" is the first appearance in a criminal proceeding. ...