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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Dick's DUI Driver Former University of Washington Professor

Police say 73-year-old Colin Sandwith was drunk when he plowed his SUV into the Lake City Dick's Drive-in around 9:20 p.m. on March 25th.
He pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge on Saturday.
Our media partner SeattlePI.com reports that Sandwith is a former University of Washington Associate Professor Emeritus.
For more information on this story check out this website:
http://lakecity.komonews.com/content/former-uw-professor-pleads-not-guilty-dui-dicks-crash
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

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LaConner Woman Picked Up on Skagit County DUI Warrant

On Friday, March 26, 2010 in Anacortes, Skagit County a 37-year-old La Conner woman was arrested in the 1500 block of Commercial Avenue for a DUI warrant. She was booked into jail. More to come...
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Can Potential Employers see if I've been charged with a Snohmish County DUI, King County DUI, Skagit County DUI, Island County DUI or Completed a Diversion Program?

By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – Private Employers cannot request your entire criminal history; unauthorized use of your personal information is a crime. Such information includes (1) Arrests that did not lead to a conviction, (2) Participation in a pretrial diversion program that is successfully completed, (3) Juvenile records and (4) Expunged records (Although in Washington State you cannot expunge a DUI from your record). So If your conviction is dismissed or expunged, you have the right to answer “no” if you are asked if you have been convicted of a crime. However, some employers, considered “Special Employers” (those serving “vulnerable” people i.e., children, sick people, elderly) have access to your entire criminal history. The same goes for government employers and of course, law enforcement agencies.

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

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Washington State schools chief sorry for DUI

The state's head of schools, Superintendent Randy Dorn, sent an apology to reporters today for his actions over the weekend.
Dorn, 56, was arrested early Sunday for suspicion of driving under the influence.
His statement today explains more of his actions:
I understand the public wants to know more about my recent citation. I am not at liberty to discuss the legal aspects of this case, but I can now share more information.
First and foremost, I want to apologize for what happened last Saturday night. My wife, our sons and I attended the annual crab feed and dance at Swiss Sportsman Club Park in Bonney Lake. My family has long supported the club. As members, we stayed late to help clean up the hall. I drank beer during the event, but I thought I was capable of driving home. I now know that drinking any amount of alcohol before driving is an extremely poor choice.
Today, my attorney has asked the city of Orting to release all the documents regarding this case because the public has a right to see this information. I am pleased the court has moved my hearing date from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 2, to begin to address this matter sooner.
This week, I have continued to do the job the people of this state elected me to do. This morning I attended an important meeting with Gov. Chris Gregoire regarding our state's application for the federal "Race to the Top" grant. Next week, I will take a long-planned vacation with my wife – a school librarian who will be on spring break.
Again, I want everyone to know how sorry I am for what happened on Saturday. I have caused hurt and embarrassment to my family and I have disappointed my supporters and my staff. I work hard every day for the school children of this state and it pains me deeply that I have not set a good example for them. I will work hard to earn back your trust and I pledge that I will never make this mistake again.

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Island County to lose Prosecuting Attorney Position - will this affect your Island County DUI?

Months ago the Island Prosecuting Attorney’s office declared that they would have to eliminate a prosecuting attorney position due to budget cuts. This is disappointing to most in the legal community because it means that in all likelihood a well trained prosecutor will no longer be prosecuting cases in Island County District Court. Further, a good person will be lost due to lack of money. Because of this removal of a prosecutor the remaining prosecuting attorneys will have to shoulder more of a load. This will undoubtedly put pressure on their office as it is unlikely the number of cases filed will decrease.

It is interesting that politicians campaign on being tough on crime and DUIs yet the budget results in cutting a valuable resource that helps prosecute those charged with DUI. The result of one less prosecutor in a very small prosecuting attorney’s office will no doubt result in more DUIs being amended to less severe offenses. How could it not? As a DUI attorney I will, and my office will, continue to push every case to its limits and we will certainly not back off simply because the prosecutor’s office has fewer prosecutors. Interesting times in Island County and DUI defense lie ahead.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Six injured in DUI crash in King County

Six people were injured Saturday night when a Toyota Celica crashed into a Chevy Impala at 23rd and King.Seattle police say the incident happened around 8:10 p.m. The Celica was traveling was traveling south on 23rd when it went to make a left turn. In the process of making the turn, it crashed...more into the side of the Impala, which was traveling north on 23rd.The impact of the crash sent the Impala out of control, go over a curb on the east side of 23rd and hit a tree broadside. The car bounced off the tree and came to rest straddling the curb and street.There were five people in the Impala and one person in the Celica. All were taken to Harborview for treatment. One woman in the Impala suffered a fractured ankle and a fractured jaw. Another woman in the Impala had a fractured pelvis. All others had minor injuries, police said.The driver of the Celica was evaluated for impairment while at Harborview. A SPD DUI recognition officer said she exhibited signs of intoxication...

For more information on this story check out this website:

http://centraldistrict.komonews.com/content/six-injured-crash-23rd-and-king-dui-suspected

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DUI Driver rams into Dick's in Seattle, King County

On March 26, 2010, a driver accidentally crashed his SUV into the front of Dick's Restaurant. A witness told police he was standing in line at the restaurant at 12325 30th Ave North when he turned and saw the vehicle driving towards him. He jumped out of the way, injuring his knee. The driver got out and said that he hit the accelerator instead of the brake. Officers arrested the driver, processed him for DUI and later released him. He was not injured. The folks at Dick's say the damage will take at least a week to repair. It will be closed until further notice.

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