The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that a driver who crosses the border into a neighboring state can still be prosecuted for DUI in Washington.
While the case at hand, State v. a Rivera-Santos, had a driver eluding / being chased by police while driving into Oregon, it certainly leaves the door open for how much pursuit, if any, would be required for both states to prosecute if there was evidence of driving in both states (e.g., a photo of the person's vehicle crossing the bridge.
Read the Washington State Supreme Court's Opinion in State v. Rivera-Santos.
http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/814457.opn.pdf
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
In the News: Marijuana farming rebounds in economic hard times
See full article here.
Been busted?
Call for a free consultation with Snohomish County Criminal Defense Attorney Brian M. Sullivan: (425) 322-1076
On the web at www.SullivanPLLC.com
Been busted?
Call for a free consultation with Snohomish County Criminal Defense Attorney Brian M. Sullivan: (425) 322-1076
On the web at www.SullivanPLLC.com
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Lots of DUI Charges Over Labor Day Weekend
Lots of folks were stopped this last weekend for DUI charges across the state. If you were, you need to act quickly to protect your rights.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/southsound/story/872494.html
Learn more at: http://www.SullivanPLLC.com
http://www.thenewstribune.com/southsound/story/872494.html
Learn more at: http://www.SullivanPLLC.com
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