Domestic Violence Accusation Penalties: How a Defense Attorney Helps

Domestic violence is, undoubtedly, a serious issue. The effects extend beyond the victim to every member of the household. It only follows that the law mandates strict guidelines on all aspects of crimes under this category, especially in terms of punishment. The applicable laws vary from state to state. If the domestic violence incident happened in Auburn, the Washington state laws determine the procedures, punishment, etc. In Washington, domestic violence is an encompassing category of crimes. The Washington State Legislature lists the exact crimes that classify as domestic violence when committed by a household or family member against another, such as assault, shooting, reckless endangerment, and unlawful imprisonment. The category is not limited to those listed, though. In any case, these crimes are given levels depending on severity—simple misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony. The penalty depends on what level the crime is grouped into.
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Possible Angles that a Defense DUI Attorney can Use to Assess Fault

Most people mistakenly think that a car accident case ends once it is proven who was at fault. While this logic may apply to most common road accidents, circumstances are not always the same. An experienced DUI defense lawyer knows that there are hundreds of ways a case may shift. The tiniest details and the smallest evidences can all be used to prove someone’s guilt or innocence, this is why it is extremely important to remember these tips if you are accused of DUI: Recall how the accident happened – Yes this is already asked of you, but when recalling important situations, do not just dwell on the major picture, but try to recall the tiniest details.
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DUI Attorney Lists 5 Factors that Influence Convictions or Penalties

Last April, 2015, Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a man for driving under the influence near Interstate 5 and Highway 2. He was “running stop signs, hitting the curb and driving on a roundabout” among other dangerous or questionable behaviors. He was also driving a van with elderly folks from the Snohomish Senior Center as his passengers, who were just going to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Later on, it was discovered that the driver volunteered to drive the seniors to their field trip destination but had taken prescription medications that may have impaired his driving skills. The passengers became uncomfortable and even alarmed because of his actions to the point that they demanded him to pull over.
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DUI Attorney on New Car Tech: Is the End of Drunk Driving In Sight?

"There might actually be a way to eliminate drunk driving on America’s roads—perhaps, even the world. A new technology is being developed that will allow vehicles to detect the level of alcohol in the bloodstream of drivers. If the driver’s blood alcohol concentration has exceeded the legal limit, he or she won’t be able to start the car. The technology will employ either a passive set of breath sensors or touch-sensitive contact points on a starter button or gear shift. According to federal officials, the technology could start appearing in cars in as little as five years. “The message today is not ‘Can we do this?’ but ‘How soon can we do this?’ ”—said administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Mark Rosekind. “It is a huge step forward,” he adds."
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The Role of a Criminal Defense Lawyer in the American Judicial System

"A crime is defined as any act or omission of an act that goes against a public law that forbids or commands it. All crimes feature four particular elements, namely, mental state (mens rea), conduct (actus reus), concurrence (mens rea and actus reus, occurring at the same time), and causation (occurrence of actual harm). Two categories of crimes Crimes are generally classified into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are considered lesser crimes, and offenders may only be required to pay a fine or endure a few days in prison, examples of which are drug possession and traffic violations. A felony, on the other hand, is considered a serious crime and is liable to be punished by imprisonment of no less than one year. Examples of felonies are theft, assault, battery, rape, and murder. "
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A DUI Attorney Can Assail the Evidentiary Value of Breathalyzer Test

"If you are stopped on the road, and suspected of alcohol DUI in Washington, you will be required to take a breath test. The state follows the ‘implied consent’ principle which rules that if an officer stops you with probable cause to believe that you’ve been driving under the influence, then you must comply to take a breath test to gauge your blood alcohol content (BAC). An exception to this compliance would be when you feel that the evidentiary breath or blood test would damage your heath due to a pre-existing medical condition, or due to an injury at the accident scene."
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DUI Attorney: When Taking Legal Medications Leads to Drug DUI Charges

Everybody knows it’s illegal to drive while drunk in Kent, and anywhere else in the U.S. However, not many are aware that they can be criminally prosecuted for getting on the road while under the influence of drugs as well. Clearly, driving while under the influence of illegal drugs, like ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines, among others, puts an individual at greater risk of accident. But what does the law say about legal over-the-counter (OTC) and doctor-prescribed medications? As any DUI attorney will remind you, anyone can be equally prosecuted for DUI when found impaired by legally prescribed, OTC, or illicit drugs. In Washington, as long as these drugs impair your ability to drive safely, you can be arrested and/or convicted for drug DUI, and depending on the extent of damage you caused, be penalized in virtually the same way as a regular DUI conviction.
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