October 2nd, 2009
Under Washington law physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence is defined by RCW 46.61.504, which states: (1) A person is guilty of being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if the person has actual physical control of a vehicle [...]
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July 4th, 2009
The Washington State Patrol has announced that it will be gearing up for the July 4, 2009, weekend by adding emphasis patrols. According to the Washington State Patrol they will be looking for Washington State DUI offenders and other traffic violators during the busy holiday weekend. If you have been charged with a Washington …
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May 9th, 2009
Most drivers are not aware that they can be arrested for DUI even if they weren’t driving. There is a crime called Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle that permits prosecution of folks who may not have been driving but who are in a position to render control over a car and are under …
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November 26th, 2008
In January of 1999, changes in Washington state DUI laws made it a lot easier to turn law-abiding citizens into serious criminals in the State of Washington. Most lawyers had dire predictions of the effect the new DUI laws would have on all aspects of DUI practice. The laws have now been in place over [...]
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