Dead driver faced Seattle Municipal DUI in prior wreck

A month before Mike Turner crashed his Firebird into a metal pole in Ballard, killing himself and two friends, the 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after crashing into parked cars and slamming into a tree, just blocks from where he died Sunday.
See all stories on this topic:  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011532796_threedead06m.html

For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

Attorney Client Agreements - for Snohomish County or Skagit County DUI cases

If you have been charged with a DUI and are considering hiring an attorney you will undoubtedly face the awful fact that attorneys are expensive – death, taxes, and expensive attorneys are the only certainties in life it would seem.  But the obvious aside, if you are spending significant money on an attorney you will likely have to sign an attorney client agreement.  If so (and you should) be certain you review the agreement in its entirety to ensure you know what you’re signing.  For example, are the fees “flat fees” or are they hourly, what happens if the case is not filed in the courts, are there trial fees, etc.  Once signed you are considered contracted with the attorney so it’s important you know what you’re signing and if you don’t, don’t sign it.

For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

Marysville DUI Cases

Marysville DUI cases are not easy - let's get that out of the way to start.  The Marysville DUI prosecuting attorneys take great pride in their knowledge of DUI law and their officers experience.  Further, the Judges in Marysville Court have little tolerance for DUIs involving repeat offenders or with high BAC results.  Please contact our office for a free consultation about your Marysville DUI before you enter court.
For information on your City of Marysville DUI please contact our Marysville DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

 

Lynnwood DUI Cases

If you have been charged with a DUI in the City of Lynnwood, please call of our office.  This is not a solicitation as the consultation is free and no pressure, but the reason you should contact our office is because DUI cases in Lynnwood are very tricky and need particular care and attention.  First, the lynnwood police department is very well educated and focused on stopping and arresting DUI drivers.  Second, the Judge is very harsh on DUI drivers (particularly repeat offenders), and has a jail down stairs where he can readily dispatch defenders.  Third, the prosecuting attorneys have tremendous experience with DUI cases as that is the bread and butter of the Lynnwood PD.  Please call us before you appear in court!

For information on your City of Lynnwood DUI please contact our Lynnwood DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

 

Seattle, King County Man Guilty of 11 DUIs

SEATTLE -- He could be one of the state's most chronic DUI offenders. Dwight Benson has racked up 18 reckless driving and alcohol-related convictions in the past 25 years.
For more information on this story checkout this website:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/89750637.html
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Snohomish County - Edmonds DUI, Everett DUI, Lynnwood DUI - Stipulated Order of Continuance, Is it an Option?

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – Did you know there are only three (3) courts in Snohomish County that permit the use of Stipulated Orders of Continuances (SOCs)?  They are Edmonds Municipal Court, Everett Municipal Court and Lynnwood Municipal Court.  What is an SOC? Depending on the severity of your DUI charge, your Defense Attorney can negotiate with the Prosecuting Attorney to amend the DUI to Negligent Driving in the First Degree (Neg 1 a.k.a. slow Neg 1).  Essentially, the court allows you a second chance to prove you are a law abiding citizen, so that if you can manage to avoid any other criminal charges for five (5) years after the SOC is entered, you will be found guilty of Neg 1 (a lot better than having a DUI on your record!).  With Neg 1, there is no mandatory jail time, no mandatory license suspension, no mandatory fines, and no mandatory Ignition Interlock Device.

For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com

 

 

This time, not a King County DUI, Snohomish County DUI, Island County DUI or Skagit County DUI, but Other Police Malfeasance: AAA finds Police to be Some of the Worst Drivers on the Road

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – Although the police force exists to serve and protect citizens, sometimes it’s the citizens who needs some protection from the police.  Namely, when the police are driving their patrol cars.  This article, referring to a recent AAA report, finds that some of the worst drivers in our Nation’s capital are police officers.  http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/Police-Sometimes-the-Worst-Drivers-AAA-89386427.html

For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com