WSBA Invites Defense Attorney Kim E. Hunter to Criminal Law Seminar

The Washington State Bar Association invites esteemed Auburn defense attorney Kim E. Hunter to speak at the Criminal Law Section Member Benefit CLE in Spokane. The event was held last June 4, 2016 at the Gonzaga University School of Law. The Criminal Law Section Member Benefit: Marijuana Law Update, Fact Patterns and No-contact Orders seminar gave those who attended a chance to gain continuing legal education credits for Ethics (07.5) and Legal Procedure (1.25).

The Criminal Law Section tackled marijuana law including an overview of the new bills taking effect in 2015 and 2016. New changes that have been discussed will no doubt affect possession, growth and use of the substance. Some issues regarding ethics were also talked over, particularly those about procedures in the disciplinary process and limits on the rights and privileges of respondents.
http://khunterlaw.com/press-releases/wsba-invites-defense-attorney-kim-e-hunter-criminal-law-seminar/

A DUI Attorney Explains the “Implied Consent Law” and its Implications

Some motorists believe that refusing to submit to a chemical test for alcohol when pulled over won’t get them into more trouble. Granted that it is an individual’s right to refuse the test but doing so will lead to license suspension. Drivers should be more aware about the “Implied Consent Law” and its implications when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol. An experienced DUI attorney in Kent can shed more light on the subject.

Implied Consent Law

Washington’s Implied Consent law explicitly states that drivers arrested for DUI are required to take a blood or breath test. In simplified terms, anyone who drives a vehicle in the state agrees to take the test if asked by an officer of the law. Of course, the arrest would have to be done lawfully, meaning that the arresting officer should have probable cause to believe that you are indeed driving under the influence.
http://khunterlaw.com/info-articles/dui-attorney-explains-implied-consent-law-implications/

A Veteran DUI Lawyer in Puyallup Cites Faults in Breathalyzer Testing

Being pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) poses serious ramifications for a motorist. With penalties ranging from a suspended license to serving jail time, a DUI arrest is no small matter.

But, is the arrest valid? Long held to be the holy grail of sobriety testing, the main basis for DUI arrests–the breathalyzer–isn’t the reliable tool many believe it is. As any experienced Puyallup DUI lawyer knows, the instrument possesses flaws calling into question the very convictions it has sealed.
http://khunterlaw.com/info-articles/veteran-dui-lawyer-puyallup-cites-faults-breathalyzer-testing/

A Seasoned DUI Attorney Offers Tips on Quickly Appealing a DUI Charge

Did you know there are 1.5 million DUI arrests in the country every year? For some people, this may just be a number, but for those indicted of this crime, it’s a serious matter. With steep penalties, including jail time and the harsh stigma that comes with conviction, a DUI can impart life-altering effects upon anyone.

Unfortunately, not all convictions are warranted. Faulty breathalyzer results, for instance, can cause an otherwise innocent person to be found guilty of driving under the influence.
http://khunterlaw.com/info-articles/seasoned-dui-attorney-offers-tips-quickly-appealing-dui-charge/

Defense Attorney Kim Hunter Named Special Conflict Counsel of Auburn

Esteemed criminal defense lawyer Attorney Kim E. Hunter was recently named Special Conflict Counsel to the City of Auburn, WA and the City of Renton, WA. She was reappointed to the rule last June of this year. Attorney Hunter also holds this position for the City of Des Moines, WA, and has served the city for many years.

The role of Special Conflict Counsel is to take over cases that are ongoing if a public defender could not continue in a case due to its complexity or in the event that some kind of conflict arises. The position requires handling a case on short notice and coming up to speed quickly which is something not every lawyer can do very well.
http://khunterlaw.com/press-releases/defense-attorney-kim-hunter-named-special-conflict-counsel-auburn/

Kim Hunter, DUI Attorney Receives the Prestigious WSBA Pro Bono Award

Renowned Federal Way DUI Attorney, Kim E. Hunter from the Law Offices of Kim E Hunter, PLLC was awarded the prestigious Pro Bono Award from the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) for the eleventh consecutive year. Atty. Kim Hunter has been a proud receiver of this award since 2004, adding to the many accolades she has been given for her years of service.

The Washington State Bar Association honors the achievements of outstanding lawyers and the state-wide legal community by hosting an annual awards program. Each year, numerous nominations for the different awards categories are submitted. The WSBA awards committee then carefully reviews each nomination based on different criteria for each category.
http://khunterlaw.com/press-releases/kim-hunter-dui-attorney-receives-prestigious-wsba-pro-bono-award/

DUI Attorney Kim E. Hunter Co-Chairs 2016 Criminal Justice Institute

Attorney Kim E. Hunter, a notable DUI defense lawyer in Kent co-chairs the 23rd Annual Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) for 2016. By the initiative of the Criminal Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), the purpose of the conference is to reach out to any and all attorneys and professionals involved in criminal law in order to offer information and support. This will also give attendees the opportunity for networking to defense attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement professionals, and judges. The seminar will be held at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission in Burien, WA on September 22 and 23.
http://khunterlaw.com/press-releases/dui-attorney-kim-e-hunter-co-chairs-2016-criminal-justice-institute/