Posted by Jonathan Rands on July 26, 2010
Although July 4th is a nationally recognized holiday celebrating the freedom and civil liberties of those within the land, July 1, 2010, the State Supreme court celebrated early. In the recently issued case of, State v. Afana, the State Supreme Court followed the US Supreme Court reasoning in Gant (police may search a vehicle incident to a recent occupant’s arrest only if the arrestee is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment at the time of the search) and then added anotherRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on July 19, 2010
Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill that is described as technology that can help eliminate drunk driving by “turning cars into the cure” through the development of advanced alcohol detection technology. This technology is known as Ignition Interlock Devices (IID). MADD is calling this bill “life-saving.” MADD suggests that it is working to “turn cars into the cure” by supporting advanced alcohol detection technology which will one day allow cars to determineRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on July 8, 2010
By the time you read this you have heard the news and perhaps the debate on national legal talk shows: Was Lindsey Lohan treated fairly? Too little, too late? The debate goes on for as long as you care to listen or talk about it. For those who feel that she was treated too harsh consider the MANDATORY consequences of Washington DUI Probation Violations. Strict and specific terms for Washington DUI convictions require the court to order not only aRead More
Posted by Jonathan Rands on July 4, 2010
You have just been arrested and provided a breath sample that seems very wrong. There is no way that the printed result could be right. After all how could it be when you only had 1 drink? Or in another scenario, you have spoken with an attorney before you have to give a breath sample and s/he has advised you to give a breath test and then exercise your right to an “independent” test of your choosing and tell theRead More