The Seattle DUI and Criminal Defense Blog
Posted Tuesday, June 25, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
A great outcome for my client Captain Sig Hansen of the show “Deadliest Catch” as a judge dismissed a case of assault in Seattle Municipal Court today. Under the terms of an agreement we drafted last year, Sig completed specific conditions for the court… read more
Posted Tuesday, June 25, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
Testing blood for alcohol or drugs in Washington state requires use of pre-packaged blood testing kits manufactured and provided to police agencies throughout the state. However, the manufacturer of these blood testing kits just issued a recall for… read more
Posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
Many cases for Driving Under the Influence begins with a regular traffic stop but ends up as a full blown DUI investigation. When this happens, police officers normally request a person perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to determine whether they… read more
Posted Friday, June 14, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
Misdemeanor charges are less serious then felony offenses but the consequences can be just as serious in the real world if not handled properly by an experienced attorney. Gross misdemeanors are punishable by up to a year in jail and fines up to… read more
Posted Tuesday, June 11, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
I have represented folks charged with Driving Under the Influence from all walks of life, and I understand being arrested and cuffed can be a very frightening experience. So, what should you do if you have been accused of Driving Under the Influence… read more
Posted Thursday, May 30, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
When is a police uniform a “uniform” when running from the police officers? This somewhat odd question was the specific issue in the recent appeal of Michael Connors, who challenged his conviction of “Attempting to Elude a Police Officer.” In his appeal… read more
Posted Friday, May 24, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
A Washington driver may be found guilty of Driving Under the Influence in several ways. For an alcohol-based case, a person may be found guilty if a jury determines a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was .08 or above within two hours of driving. With… read more
Posted Friday, May 24, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
There are two types of “negligent driving” offenses in Washington state law but with huge differences between the two laws. The main difference is “Negligent Driving in the First Degree” is a criminal offense while “Negligent Driving in the Second Degree”… read more
Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
A great dismissal today in Seattle Municipal Court of a Physical Control case involving some new automobile security features and whether a person could unlock a vehicle but not actually start the engine. Client walked back to his truck to sleep while… read more
Posted Friday, May 3, 2019 by Andrew Charles Huff
If you received a Washington traffic ticket recently, you might be wondering what to do next. The good news is not every traffic violation is the same, and most drivers can keep these tickets off their records, preventing costly insurance hikes. **Traffic… read more