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It’s not easy to know what to do the first time you encounter the Washington state criminal justice system, that’s why we are here for you.

Tougher DUI Laws in Washington State

Gov. Jay Inslee said the state was taking an important step in strengthening laws to protect people. “No law can bring these loved ones back,” said Inslee, who also was joined by lawmakers and law enforcement officials. “But we must move forward in preventing even

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Hidden Consequences of Marijuana Legalization

The new law makes it legal for adults to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, but illegal for that same adult to drive if the THC content of his blood reaches 5 nanograms per milliliter. Steve Sarich, who uses medical marijuana for back pain,

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Warrant requirement for Blood tests in DUI cases

Tyler McNeely was pulled over late at night after a state trooper observed him driving erratically. When McNeely refused to take a Breathalyzer test, the officer drove him to a local hospital and ordered blood drawn for an alcohol test. The officer did not seek

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