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Vacating a DUI Amendment
Actual DUI convictions in Washington State cannot be vacated. Remember a conviction is the final court resolution. So if you were accused of DUI, but the final court resolution was an amendment to something like Reckless Driving or Negligent Driving, then you may be...
Washington fatal car accidents tied to legalized marijuana
There’s some bad news for advocates of recreational marijuana legalization and for all drivers in the state of Washington: There’s been a drastic increase in the number of roadway fatalities tied to marijuana use since legalization of the drug in 2012. Researchers...
COVID-19 and Washington State Unemployment Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating global effects on public health systems and the world has seen unprecedented control measures to stop the spread. In the State of Washington these measures include shutting down schools and many businesses. The shutdown of...
What does Restoring Gun Rights really mean?
Gun rights will be revoked in Washington State when a person is convicted of a felony crime or certain domestic violence misdemeanor crimes. Washington State law allows some people who have been convicted of these types of charges to restore their right to possess a...
Why and when to contact a lawyer for a personal injury
Suffering a personal injury as a result of another person’s negligence is a tough pill to swallow. Even though you didn’t ask for the situation you’re in, you now have to deal with everything it will bring to your life. On the plus side, you’re never alone. You can...
Why drowsy driving is so dangerous for everyone on the road
Most people already know that it is dangerous to engage in drunk driving or distracted driving. What they may not realize is that there is a third “d” that is almost as dangerous, and it is drowsy driving. According to information provided by the National Safety...
Can you vacate a DUI conviction?
If you’ve been convicted of DUI or Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs in Washington State, then that conviction cannot be vacated. However, old cases that began as a DUI or Physical Control can sometimes be vacated...
How an estate plan can help protect your medical wishes
The idea of estate planning is inextricably linked with last wills and the allocation of personal assets. However, the creation of a financial legacy is only one part of what an estate plan often includes. Your estate plan can also address the potential medical...
Reporting a DUI to Employers and Schools
If you’ve been charged with a DUI or another crime, then reporting the accusation to your employer or school may be one of many things keeping you up at night. Will mandatory court appearances impact your work or class schedule? Will you be able to drive back and...
Non-compete Agreements in 2020: Part 2
The laws regarding non-compete agreements in Washington State changed too drastically in 2020 for a single blog post. Previously, we covered some basic changes regarding salary and compensation, but there were other changes to non-compete agreement laws regarding...