Initiative 502- Legalization of Marijuana, what’s happening?

By David O | January 20, 2013 |

A lot of people are wondering, just as I am, with the implementation of the legalized recreational marijuana system passed by Washington voters with Initiative 502 what’s going to happen?  As a DUI attorney/ criminal attorney I’m especially interested in having a pulse on what’s going on.  As of January 18, 2013, the Washington State…

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Know Your DUI Rights!

By David O | December 30, 2012 |

KNOWLEDGE is POWER!  Know your DUI RIGHTS! When questioned by law enforcement in Washington State about DUI make sure to exercise your rights. 1.  Exercise your right to an attorney, either a private DUI attorney or a public defender. 2.  Exercise your right to remain silent during the DUI questioning. 3.  Do not consent to…

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DUI Charge Even With a Breath Test Under the Legal Limit

By David O | December 30, 2012 |

It’s unfair but true you can be charged with a DUI in Seattle, in fact, everywhere in Washington State while having a DUI breath test result under the legal limit of .08.  RCW 46.61.502 defines a driver as being guilty of DUI if the person drives a vehicle within this state “while under the influence…

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