The Seattle DUI and Criminal Defense Blog
Posted Wednesday, May 2, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
We’ve all experienced this situation while cruising down the freeway in the left lane. There’s no one in front of us when all of a sudden we come upon a vehicle taking up the left lane and slowing everything down. But is this left-lane driver committing a… read more
Posted Friday, April 6, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
The answer is no, speed traps are not allowed in Washington except with some limited exceptions. But first, what exactly is a “speed trap” in our state? A “speed trap” is when law enforcement uses a pre-measured distance of roadway and then calculates the… read more
Posted Friday, March 30, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
I have represented literally hundreds of people who have been cited for speeding and other traffic violations. Those who have been pulled over for speeding likely know that your vehicle speed was likely recorded by a laser or radar Speed Measuring Device… read more
Posted Friday, March 30, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
The best legal representation doesn’t always protect someone accused of a crime from being wrongfully convicted. Despite the use of modern surveillance and DNA evidence, a jury convicting an innocent person can still and does happen on occasion. Here are… read more
Posted Monday, March 19, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
You get a call in the middle of the night from a friend or family member who has just been arrested for Driving Under the Influence. You can hear the stress in their voice and you want to help. So what do you do? It can be just as difficult to see someone… read more
Posted Friday, March 16, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
When the Washington State Patrol decided to finally replace its aging fleet of DataMaster and DataMaster CDM breath machines, it did so out of necessity. The DataMaster manufacturer National Patent Analytical Systems announced that they would be no longer… read more
Posted Wednesday, March 14, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
Great outcome this week in an administrative hearing with the Department of Licensing based on an alleged “refusal” to take a breath test after my client’s arrest. In this case, the arresting officer claimed my client “refused” to provide a breath sample… read more
Posted Monday, March 12, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
As a criminal defense attorney, I am asked frequently about when or if a person should speak with police and under if so, under what circumstances. In answering these questions, here are some points to consider before speaking with the police: First, the… read more
Posted Thursday, March 8, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
Any motorist pulled over, found to have alcohol in their system and subsequently placed under arrest for DUI can feel as if their worst nightmare has come true. People accused of driving under the influence can experience an extreme amount of stress about… read more
Posted Monday, February 19, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
Most people who travel downtown Seattle, whether in a vehicle, on foot, or bike have probably noticed the numerous new signs and added lanes for travel, sometimes causing some momentary confusion. This year, workers will upgrade Third Avenue so commuters… read more