Reckless Driving in Washington: Lessons from State v. Boger
Understanding Reckless Driving in Washington: The State v. Boger Case Reckless driving in Washington can result in serious legal consequences. A key example is the case...
Auburn v. Hedlund Liability Ruling: Accomplice Law in Washington
City of Auburn Accomplice Liability Case: Hedlund Ruling Explained The City of Auburn accomplice liability case—City of Auburn v. Hedlund, 165 Wn.2d 645 (2009)—clarified a...
Offender Score Washington: Same Criminal Conduct in State v. Wysgoll
Offender Score Washington: Same Criminal Conduct in State v. Wysgoll Washington courts use the offender score system to calculate criminal sentencing. In State v. Wysgoll, the Washington Court of...
State v. Amurri and Washington Reckless Driving Law
State v. Amurri and Washington Reckless Driving Law The Washington Court of Appeals ruling in State v. Amurri clarified how courts evaluate reckless driving charges when speeding...
Washington DUI Law BAC Limit: New .05 Bill Explained
Washington State lawmakers are considering a major change to Washington DUI law by proposing a bill that would lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from...
DUI Prescription Meds Washington: Legal Risks and Defenses
Overview: Driving under the influence (DUI) of prescription medications can have serious legal consequences in Washington State. While many people are aware of the risks...
DUI in Washington State: Understanding Risks, Penalties, and Prevention for Safer Roads
In a recent analysis, Forbes highlighted the states with the highest incidence of DUI cases and related fatalities, underscoring the need for ongoing DUI prevention...
DUI Collision on Interstate 90 Injures Two Near Cle Elum
CLE ELUM, WA – In the early morning of October 6th, a serious DUI collision occurred on Interstate 90, approximately 26 miles west of Cle...
DUI Emphasis Patrols: Increased Enforcement to Honor Fallen Trooper – How Blanford Law Can Help
Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Idaho State Police (ISP) recently announced a joint DUI emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd. This initiative...
The Impact of Seattle v. Mesiani on DUI Checkpoints in Washington State: A Landmark Ruling
On May 12, 1988, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision in Seattle v. Mesiani, significantly impacting DUI checkpoint practices within the state....