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New rulings, new statutes, and what they mean if you are facing a DUI, a firearm restriction, or a criminal charge in Washington or Oregon.
Two firearm rights rulings came down within a week of each other this June, one from the U.S. Supreme Court and one from the Washington Supreme Court, and they do not sit easily together. If you read them side by side, the reasoning the U.S. Supreme Court used to unanimously
On June 12, 2026, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a significant ruling that anyone with a DUI conviction — or facing one — needs to understand. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the court held
Our client was arrested and charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence after an altercation with his live-in girlfriend. The incident was further complicated by the fact that the couple’s minor daughter was
In April 2026, Washington quietly passed a law that changes how DUI blood samples get tested. It sounds procedural. But if you’re facing a DUI charge, it’s actually worth understanding — because it opens up
If you have picked up a few traffic tickets in Washington and are worried about losing your license, there is good news. Starting April 1, 2026, a new Washington law gives drivers a way to
If you are on a deferred prosecution for a Washington DUI and things go sideways, one of the first questions people ask is what happens to the ignition interlock. Do you have to start over?
Washington’s DUI laws are changing significantly on January 1, 2026. These updates primarily affect how severe offenses, such as Felony DUI, are charged and sentenced. As a Washington DUI defense attorney, I’ve broken down the
Starting January 1, 2026, Washington’s DUI laws change in several important ways under Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1493 (ESHB 1493). One of the biggest shifts is that some drivers will now be eligible for a
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