Month: January 2016

If the police get called to your home for suspected or alleged Domestic Violence, and end up removing someone from the home (arresting them), a Domestic Violence charge is usually filed against one or both people involved. Under the so called “four-hour rule” found in RCW 10.31.100(2)(c), if the police arrive within four hours of the 911 call made … Read more

Canada is VERY Tough on DUI’s.  If you don’t believe it’s DUI-harsh in Canada, please read this surprising article: “A Manitoba Zamboni Operator Was Charged with Drunk Driving During a Hockey Game.”  http://www.vice.com/read/a-manitoba-zamboni-operator-was-charged-with-drunk-driving-during-a-hockey-game-vgtrn. The same amusing but scary event is discussed in another Canadian news article is at:  “Manitoba police ice Zamboni driver with impaired … Read more

I got a second DUI or third DUI.  What now?  Prior Offenses and Repeat DUI Offenses.   If you got, in the last 7 years, a prior DUI or Physical Control conviction, and are now charged with DUI, you will face mandatory minimum (“enhanced”) sentencing if you are convicted of the new DUI or Physical Control … Read more