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A Slight Omission Leads to Injustice
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Jon Scott Fox
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2007.09.25
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Washington statses "per se" DUI law depends upon a breath test to show whether a driver was over the .08 limit. Punishment, such as suspension of the driver's license, follows. What if the scientific evidence is "slightly" in error? Four drivers in Washington State found out the hard way.
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Trial Lawyer Honorary Society Selects FBD Attorneys
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Fox Bowman Duarte
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2007.05.04
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The Litigation Counsel of America has selected several FBD partners as Fellows. This trial lawyer honorary society represents less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.
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Driver's License Death Spiral
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Jonathan Rands
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2007.02.26
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You can lose your license in Washington State just because you were arrested for DUI, even if you are not convicted. The driver who ignores the order of suspension does so at great peril and risks becoming caught in the driver's license Death Spiral.
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An Exception to "Mandatory Jail"
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Diego J. Vargas
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2007.02.26
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Washington's DUI laws are the toughest in the nation, with mandatory jail required in all cases. There is an exception to this law, however, that requires knowledge and extensive preparation by the defense attorney.
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Blood Tests Are Subject To Challenge
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Diego J. Vargas
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2007.02.25
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Many DUI and criminal defense attorneys mistakenly believe that blood test results cannot be challenged. In this article veteran DUI defense attorney Diego Vargas discusses an aggressive way to challenge the admissibiilty of blood test results at trial.
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The Impact of a DUI on your Job
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Jon Scott Fox
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2007.01.15
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Washington State's DUI laws are among the toughest in the nation, but some of the worst penalties are not found in the punishment statutes.
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Is the .08 Law a Half Truth?
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Jonathan Rands
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2007.01.10
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The roadside ".08" signs only tell half of the story. Defense attorney Jonathan Rands discusses how this law is applied in
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"Drugged Driving" Defense and Prosecution: DRE Explained
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Jon Scott Fox
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2006.11.22
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In Washington State the police are aggressively apprehending drivers believed to be impaired by drugs, in addition to apprehending drunk drivers. Specially trained officers, called "Drug Recognition Experts" (DRE) are called to the scene to make the case. Their training is explored in this article.
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FBD Attorneys chosen as "Super Lawyers"
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Fox Bowman Duarte
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2006.11.08
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Washington Law and Politics has announced that Jon Fox, Bill Bowman and Francisco Duarte have been named "Super Lawyers" as the result of a poll of Washington attorneys conducted by that magazine. Only 2.5 percent of Washington attorneys receive this honor.
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FBD Atorneys chosen as "Rising Stars"
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Fox Bowman Duarte
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2006.11.03
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Washington Law and Politics has announced that Diego Vargas and Jonathan Rands have been named "Rising Stars" as the result of a poll of Washington attorneys conducted by that magazine. Mr. Vargas has been repeatedly been honored as "Rising Star" (2002 to present). Only 2.5 percent of Washington attorneys receive this honor.
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Forty years of precedent erased?
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Francisco Duarte
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2006.03.21
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How far reaching is the Court of Appeals decision regarding the use of medical blood tests by the prosecution?
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DUI Law Awaiting High Court Ruling
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Francisco Duarte
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2005.07.30
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A constitutional battle now in the hands of the Washington Supreme Court erupted across the state in the courts of limited jurisdiction over the use of breath-test results in DUI trials.
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Court Restricts Use of Field Sobriety Tests
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Bill Bowman
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2005.05.23
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Field sobriety tests are of limited value unless they are administered pursuant to strict standards.
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Proof of "Consent" in DUI Trials Required for FST
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Bill Bowman
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2003.02.05
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Field sobriety tests are voluntary in Washington State. How is this proved in court?
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Debunking the "Eye" Test
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Bill Bowman
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2001.03.24
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Most people who are arrested for DUI have taken the "eye" test, otherwise known as HGN. This controversial test is not always admissible in court.
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1999 Washington State DUI Law Changes Explained
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Bill Bowman
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2000.06.18
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In 1999, sweeping changes to Washington State DuI laws were enacted. This article, written one year after the law became effective, explains the impact of those DUI laws.
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