Prescription drug DUIs are actually fairly common and many of the people charged are surprised to learn that driving after taking drugs (even...

What should i expect?

You can expect two things: (1) a demand for civil penalties from Wal-Mart and (2) criminal charges. Under RCW 4.24.230, a business that is a...

The police clearly believe that anytime you rear end someone you are driving too fast for conditions. In most jurisdiction they are also required...

Is there a statute of limitation for charges for negligent driving in the 1st degree?

The term "Statute of Limitations" applies to the amount of time the prosecution has to file formal charges in court. In the case of DUI or...

Should get a lawyer?

It may be. There is a thing called the Interstate Compact which allows a participating state to uphold license suspensions from another...

Unless the judge specifically orders that you remain in State pending trial you are under no obligation to stay. Usually a judge would not do this...

RCW 9A.44.096 may apply. Under this statute it is a gross misdemeanor (punishable up to a year in jail and a $5000 fine) for a person to have...

Does the evaluation and required treatment thereof differ much between alcohol and drugs?

It is more likely that you will receive a longer treatment recommendation when the substance is an illegal drug. The treatment agency has certain...

FYI-for those of you reading this and wondering what an Alford plea is. Washington does not have a "no contest" plea option. An "Alford Plea" is...

Several things happen at an arraignment. First you are informed formally of what you are charged with, what the prosecution would have to prove...