3 Judge Panel Requires Breath Test Evidence To Comply With Scientific Standards.

Posted by on September 23, 2010

Yesterday, September 22, 2010, a King County District Court 3 Judge panel found that breath tests, previously held to be inadmissible for any purposes, opened the door to permitting the test once again.  However, before they can be admitted the Judges required that uncertainty must be provided in discovery and to the jury or, upon motion, the breath test results will be suppressed.  In the Court’s Decision the Judge’s wrote: For the reasons stated below, we hold that historic standardsRead More

Rules, Regulations, & Repercussions Of The Ignition Interlock License.

Posted by on September 6, 2010

In 2009 the legislature made a significant change to the laws regarding the ability to legally drive for those arrested for DUI.  New legislation implemented a new type of license for those under suspension due to a DUI arrest or conviction.  This new license is called an ignition interlock license (IIL).  Previously a person suspended as a result of a DUI conviction or Department Of Licensing (DoL) administrative suspension/revocation had the ability to drive with an ignition interlock device butRead More