The Washington State Patrol announced that they are stepping up drunk driving patrols starting in the beginning of July. The summertime months are notorious for drunk driving and July 4th is a holiday season that typically involves alcohol consumption. As a result, the WSP will be out in force du...

In early July, specialty retail stores across Washington State will begin selling marijuana for recreational use. In preparation for the event, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is launching a campaign to remind drivers that while recreational marijuana use may be legal, driving und...

Earlier this year, Justin Bieber was arrested for driving under the influence after being caught in an alleged drag race in Miami Beach. At the time of arrest, Bieber tested positive for marijuana, reports TMZ. It was no secret that Bieber's attorneys were looking to reach a plea deal with Miami...

A Tacoma man allegedly rear-ended another driver, proceeded to yell at the other driver, before driving to a nearby gas station to steal money and doughnuts, reports the United Press International. If these sound like the acts of a man whose drunk or high, the Tacoma police reportedly thought the...

There is something to be said about twin siblings. They can usually finish each other's sentences, read each other's emotions, and apparently get arrested for drunk driving within hours of each other. Early Saturday morning, Connecticut police arrested twin sister Kathleen Murphy for drunk drivi...

The summer is boating season here in the Seattle area. As a result, boaters should be aware that Washington has boating under the influence (BUI) laws similar to driving under the influence (DUI) laws. Under the Washington statutes, it is illegal for an individual to operate a boat while under t...

A Minnesota woman was arrested for a DUI and Jell-O may play a key role in the prosecutor's case, reports Complex.com. After police spotted Cathy Sanchez erratically driving, they pulled her over and observed the woman's slurred words and strong stench of alcohol. However, the most pointed piece ...

A Seattle firefighter was arrested for drunk driving in late March and is now in the news again after it was discovered that the firefighter is still on the streets driving a firetruck, reports KIRO TV. Joseph Dempsey is a 17-year veteran of the Seattle Fire Department. He was arrested on March ...

A Michigan politician was arrested for drunk driving last week. Following a failed Breathalyzer test, the politician says that the failed breath test wasn't due to anything that he drank, instead he blamed the dentures in his mouth, reports WILX 10. Flint city councilman Eric Mays was pulled ove...

If you are stopped for a suspected DUI, the chances are that an officer will ask you to submit to a Breathalyzer test. Unlike a blood test, a Breathalyzer test allows the officer to get an immediate determination of your blood alcohol level. However, unlike a blood test, Breathalyzer tests are mo...

Ferrari-driver Shaun Goodman was arrested for a DUI earlier this year that involved him trying to outrun the cops, a passenger jumping out of the moving sports car, and Goodman eventually crashing into a house. This week, a Thurston County court sentenced Goodman to work release and protestors ar...

There will be extra law enforcement patrols out in the Seattle streets looking for distracted drivers between May 19 and June 1 as part of the popular “Click it or Ticket” campaign, reports the Ballard News Tribune. While the name of the campaign may sound as if authorities will only be on the l...

You probably already know that you face serious criminal penalties if you are convicted of drunk driving in Washington. However, you may not know that you face non-criminal penalties as well such as a driver's license suspension. There are generally two separate license suspensions related to a ...

In a bizarre drunk driving incident in Lakewood, a drunk driver allegedly purposefully rammed a Washington State Patrol vehicle twice on the highway before being stopped and arrested for drunk driving and vehicular assault, reports KIRO TV. The state patrol officer was traveling northbound on In...

The NFL draft is this week and general managers and coaches will be placing players under the microscope. With millions of dollars at stake for owners, who can blame the owners for the scrutiny? Former University of Washington star tight-end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is expected to be one of the f...

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. However, the holiday is now widely celebrated in America as a time to drink and hang out with friends. As we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, here are five important facts you should know about drunk driving: You don't need a 0.08 blo...

Mountlake Terrace police commander Don Duncan has been fired after he was arrested for a DUI this January, reports the Herald Net. The 50-year-old Duncan was an 18-year veteran of the police force and had reportedly tried to talk his way out of the DUI with the Washington State Patrol. He even ac...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A two-vehicle crash in Bellevue led to the arrest of two persons who were suspected to be impaired while driving, KING5.com reported on Thursday, February 27. According to reports the incident happened at around 2:00 a.m. when a vehicle driving 70 mph driven by a 29-year-old man crashed into ano...

Based on Seattle arrest records, at least 16 DUI offenders have been identified as highly dangerous. The City Attorney's office is partnering with the Seattle Police to apprehend and prosecute the repeat offenders. The men and women considered to be dangerous have at least 40 outstanding warrant...

On Thursday, January 23, pop star Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami Beach for drunk driving and avoiding arrest, according to a CNN article. Justin was reportedly street racing in a residential area in Miami Beach, going a speed of 55-60 mph on a road with a 30 mph speed limit when he was stop...