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Top Five Things To Know Before You Go To Court For Your Spokane DUI
Yes, these are common sense, but you would be surprised to know that I have personally witnessed each and every one. Make sure you present your best self by following these five things…. Be Early To DUI Court Most of us really try to be on time. Something may happen that gets you out the…
What Outcomes Can You Expect With A Spokane DUI Attorney
First and foremost, there are never any guarantees. Nobody, and I mean nobody should be giving you 100% assurances to the outcomes that you can expect with your Spokane DUI. Enough said on that! Common Spokane DUI Factors That Impact Your Case Outcome Each Spokane DUI case is different, and just because cousin Larry got…
Target Zero, Zeros in on Public Events
The day of Andy Griffith pulling Otis over because he is just worried about him getting home safely is long since over. But then, that was television. Today, Otis would be labeled a terrorist. Target Zero Washington’s Target Zero Project specifically targets DUI and DWI violators with the reasoning that by 2030 they expect to…
College Isn’t Always a Party
If you are like most college students, you have a modest scholarship, help from Mom and Dad, and student loans that you will be paying back after you graduate from med-school. It all adds up to a lot of money. You certainly wouldn’t want to jeopardize such an investment. Unless you are attending a…
Marijuana in Washington – It’s Only Legal if you Know All the Rules
On December 6, 2012, after a 56% to 44% vote in favor of I-502, adults in Washington State were allowed to possess one ounce of marijuana for personal use. For those who may not be familiar with the particulars of marijuana, it is not measured in ounces; it is measured in grams. One ounce…
Alcohol, Marijuana, Dynamite, and Driving
The war over impaired driving has been raging for decades now, or at least since cars, alcohol, and drugs have existed side by side. One would think that we would have reached a consensus by now on how to deal with the problem but we seem further than ever from a solution. There are those…
How to Drink like an Icelander
Iceland is the one Western country that shares with the United States years of prohibition in the 20th Century. Since those days, both countries have resumed drinking with full gusto. However, unlike the US, DUI’s in Iceland are some of the lowest in the world, even though most people own a car. Abstinence makes the…
Presumed Guilt and the Media
It kind of all started with Rodney King—a video showing a man beaten nearly senseless by the police, and yet a jury let them off. Since then, the public has practically demanded to be the 13th member of the jury in any high-profile criminal case. But how is that working for us? Mistrust of the…
How to be a good designated driver
There is always seems to be a reason to paint the town red. Even when it isn’t holiday party season, it’s someone’s birthday, or time to celebrate a job promotion, or even to just rejoice that you have finally made it to the weekend once again. Of course you look forward to going out and…
“Do you know why I pulled you over tonight?”
You just left a wonderful company party, it’s late at night, and you can’t wait to get home. Not long after getting on the road, though, you are surprised to see lights flashing behind you. You pull over safely and the police officer approaches your window, asking for your license and registration. And then the…