Possession of Stolen Property: Spokane Criminal Defense Lawyer
As per section 9A.56.140 of the Revised Code of Washington, an individual comes into possession of stolen property when he or she knowingly receives, retains, possesses, conceals or disposes of stolen property. A person can also be found guilty of the offense if he or she withholds the property from its owner or allows somebody […]
Charged With DUI by Kootenai County Sheriff During a No Refusal Weekend?
October 2018 was a deadly month on Kootenai County highways. The county averages eight traffic fatalities every year. In October of this year, there were seven fatalities that resulted from six different crashes. Of the seven fatalities, the Idaho State Police believes that five were caused by drivers who were impaired by alcohol, drugs or […]
What if I’m Charged With Impaired Driving by the Washington State Patrol on Thanksgiving Weekend?
According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, impaired driving contributes to 50 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state. In 2017, 25,619 impaired drivers were arrested in the State of Washington. Of those, about 100 people per day were arrested for impaired driving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Emphasis patrols have already started, […]
Can I Get a DUI on a Lime Scooter in Spokane?
Lime has now arrived in Spokane, and they offer bicycles, electric bikes and electric scooters. Some people use the electric scooters on their trip to work or home from work home, and others simply use them recreationally around town. In the recreational context, a person might take a Lime scooter home after becoming intoxicated from […]
Can I Get a DUI on a Bicycle in Spokane?
The State of Washington doesn’t have a statute that prohibits a bicycle rider from riding a bike while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. That’s because the state’s legislature doesn’t consider bicycles to be motor vehicles. What constitutes a motor vehicle in the state is generally thought to be a form of transportation […]
Can I Get a DUI on an Electric Bicycle in Spokane?
As per RCW 46.04.169, an electric-assist bicycle (e-bike) is a bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, (seat), fully operational pedals for human propulsion and an electric motor. The e-bike’s electric motor isn’t allowed to have a power output of more than 1,000 watts. It must be incapable of propelling the device at a […]
Is It Worth Hiring a Spokane Valley DUI Lawyer?
If you were arrested for DUI in Spokane, you might be asking yourself whether it’s going to be worth it to hire a lawyer. If after researching the issue on the internet, you believe that you can do as good of a job as any lawyer, pinch yourself and wake up. You’re dreaming. Many people […]
Can I Beat My DUI Without a Lawyer in Spokane?
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in the State of Washington, there’s no law that requires you to have an attorney represent you. Two people are going to going to think that you made a stupid decision though. Those are the judge and the prosecutor, and without an attorney representing you, those are the two […]
DUI Lawyer vs. Public Defender in Spokane
Even if you’ve been arrested on a first DUI charge, it’s highly likely that you’re going to need the services of a lawyer. There are two types of lawyers who represent DUI defendants. Those are private DUI defense lawyers and public defenders. Public defenders are lawyers who are paid by the taxpayers in criminal cases. […]
6 Questions to Ask My Spokane DUI Lawyer
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, drugged driving or a combination of the two, you’ll want an experienced and effective DUI attorney representing you. What comes to issue is how to find one. The best way to narrow your search is to ask another attorney for a referral. That attorney might be the person […]
