Author Archives: Author SL
Why Assault is Nothing Like the Movies
You have seen this exact scene played out over and over again in the movies: You are minding your own business, enjoying a night out on the town. Your beautiful girlfriend accidentally bumps into someone as you walk through the bar, and even though she said she was sorry, he just won’t let it go.…
“Have you been drinking?”
It’s always best to not drive when you drink. Everyone knows to get a designated driver or call a cab. It is important to be responsible, but it is also important to understand your rights. When you are pulled over and suspected of a DUI, what questions are you legally required to answer? You should…
Fear and DUI Laws
The advantage of an informal poll is that the respondents don’t over think their answers; they are instead based on an instinctive gut reaction. That is why informal DUI polls are so interesting. The fear of drunk drivers is so intense that some people seem willing to agree to any type of tactic to stop…
Is a Fair Trial Possible for a Property Crime Charge in Spokane?
The Constitution of the United States assures every citizen a trial by a fair and impartial jury. That, of course is the ideal; and for the most part, judges and attorneys conscientiously screen possible jurors for any prejudice or partiality. However, selecting a jury for a crime such as DUI and finding an impartial jury…
Your New Hope – Expungement in Washington
Being turned down from future employment opportunities, getting overlooked for prime renting or real estate purchasing, shifting in your seat when discussing past history with a future partner – these may all be real fears if you have a criminal record following you around. Instead of preparing yourself for these uncomfortable situations though, you may…
George Zimmerman Vs. Domestic Violence Charge
Poor George can’t get a break; at least not since that big break he got from the jury. His latest run in with the law stems from an altercation with the one person who probably knows him best, his recently estranged wife. She was afraid enough during their exchange to make a frantic 911 call…
YouTube Video, “I Killed a Man.”
Matthew Cordle went on YouTube and confessed to killing another man. Matthew was driving the wrong way on the freeway when he hit Vincent Cazani’s jeep with his truck. He admits being “heavily” intoxicated at the time and is now riddled with guilt for cutting another man’s life short. He claims he plans to plead…
The Sober Truth about Alcohol and Crime
Statistics in the information age can sometimes be overwhelming. Pick any issue and you can find page after page giving you the statistics you want. One of the most alarming statistics available is the role alcohol plays in crime and traffic deaths, both here in Spokane and nationwide. Numbers don’t lie. Let’s review some basics.…
“Near Nature. Near Perfect.” What’s a Motto with Spokane?
Like any good motto, Spokane’s is less a statement of fact than an ideal for which to strive. So, where do we fall short? Are we not as near perfect as we suppose? The numbers suggest we aren’t even close. Not so perfect crime. According to the latest crime statistics, Spokane ranks higher in both…
It’s a MADD, MADD, MADD World
Two things: 1. Never tell a class of preschoolers that Santa Claus isn’t real. 2. Never point out to a gathering of adults that MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is failing at their original mission and they have become little more than a group of hatchet wielding prohibitionists set on severely restricting alcohol. Both statements…