Posted by William Kirk, Partner | Apr 30, 2014 |
In most cases, a drunk driving charge is considered a misdemeanor in the State of Washington. However, in certain circumstances, you may be charged with a felony DUI. Someone convicted of a felony DUI faces much more serious penalties and you will want to work with a King County DUI attorney if y...
Posted by William Kirk, Partner | Apr 24, 2014 |
Driving under the influence of marijuana has been a hot topic since Washington legalized recreational marijuana use. Unlike alcohol use, it can be difficult to put a number to just how high is too high. However, this has not stopped Washington lawmakers from placing a cap of five nanograms of THC...
Posted by William Kirk, Partner | Apr 23, 2014 |
The Arizona State Supreme Court ruled this week that a driver under the influence of marijuana must actually be impaired at the time of arrest, reports The Associated Press. The ruling overturned an earlier decision last year that allowed Arizona prosecutors to go after high drivers if they had a...
Posted by William Kirk, Partner | Apr 26, 2014 |
Many individuals assume that the only standard for a DUI in Washington is the 0.08 percent blood alcohol limit. However, drivers -- especially college-age drivers -- should know that a different standard applies to individuals under the age of 21.
Underage Blood Alcohol Limit
Washington law pro...
Posted by William Kirk, Partner | Apr 27, 2014 |
Many drivers may wonder whether they can refuse a Breathalyzer test if they are stopped by the authorities for a suspected DUI. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question and a lawyer will generally tell you that: "it depends."
Washington Implied Consent Law
Like most states, Was...