Posted Monday, February 19, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
Most people know what roadside “Field Sobriety Tests” are and many visualize a person teetering on one leg along a highway as a police officer watches intently, looking for any and all clues to use against them. These roadside exercises are used by law… read more
Posted Friday, February 9, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
*Don’t Pull Over Until it is Safe * When you see those flashing lights behind you, don’t pull over until you have a safe place to do so with room to exit your vehicle if necessary. Areas NOT to pull over include: a highway or road with no shoulder; a… read more
Posted Thursday, February 8, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
In 2009, the Washington State Patrol began the process of replacing its aging fleet of breath test machines called the DataMaster with something new. Eventually, breath machines called the Draeger Alcotest 9510 were approved and purchased by the state… read more
Posted Wednesday, February 7, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
When a person pleads guilty to a crime but allegedly violates the terms of the agreement, is this person then entitled to an evidentiary hearing if they deny the violation? Mr. Caleb Townsend pled guilty to two felony charges pursuant to a plea agreement… read more
Posted Tuesday, February 6, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
So what is considered the actual “roadway” in our state? This was the question recently before our Court of Appeals when a driver was cited for crossing over onto a neutral area separating a highway onramp from an adjacent lane of travel. The driver was… read more
Posted Monday, January 22, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
Great outcome today on a traffic matter in Snohomish County District Court. A commercial truck driver was cited for failing to obey a sign directing all vehicles over a certain weight to use the right lane at a specific point so vehicle information can be… read more
Posted Monday, January 15, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
Does the use of Power Point in trial have its limits? This issue was before the Washington State Supreme Court where the primary question was whether convictions must be reversed in light of a Power Point presentation the prosecuting attorney used during… read more
Posted Thursday, January 4, 2018 by Andrew Charles Huff
Can a judge order a criminal case to proceed forward even when the prosecutor wants to dismiss it for insufficient evidence? That was the situation in Adams County Juvenile Court when the prosecutor decided there was a lack of evidence available to… read more
Posted Friday, December 22, 2017 by Andrew Charles Huff
Many clients and friends ask me about this year’s new law aimed at reducing distracted driving collisions but also causing some confusion about what exactly is prohibited and whether one can be pulled over. The new Distracted Driving Law forbids virtually… read more
Posted Friday, December 22, 2017 by Andrew Charles Huff
The answer to this question is….it depends. If you were arrested for an alcohol related DUI, police must ask you first if you would be willing to take a breath test. If you refuse, then they can request a warrant for a blood draw from a judge. However… read more
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