West Richland Crime

My son in 18 and was driving home some friends who had been drinking. After being pulled over he took a sobriety test but when they told him the portable Breathalizer was voluntary and he sad he didn't want to take it they took him to the jail house where his BAC was .000 and .002. Did they have the right to keep him. No drugs were involved.

Is hard to say from the facts whether the officers had sufficient evidence for probable to arrest. The standard is...

On January 1, 2009, New Year's Eve, I was traveling to my home with my two year old in the backseat after picking her up from Grandma's house. After making a u-turn in the middle of the road I was pulled over for improper lane travel. To make a long story short, I was arrested & charged with DUI & reckless endangerment. I did have two pretty well made White Russians to drink that night, (it was New Year's Eve, that's my excuse, lousy I know) but not in at least 1 1/2 hours. During those 1 1/2 hours I was at my mother and father's where I had nothing to drink. Nonetheless, I spent the night in jail, my husband bailed me out and I was humiliated. I have a previous DUI from almost seven years ago, 6 yrs. and 8 mos. ago. to be exact. I did not go differed that time, I'm curious if I am eligible to go differed this time. I have a lot to lose. I absolutely cannot do the mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days in jail in WA state. I am a stay at home mom & 7 1/2 months pregnant. (Seven months pregnant at the time of the incident). I have a two year old & the baby will be here soon. I've heard all the lectures from family & friends and I am extremely disappointed in myself and my decision to drink and then to drive home that night. Just curious about the differed prosecution to keep me out of jail & keep my license.

Deferred prosecution is certainly a possible alternative. It is often used in circumstances such as this. It can keep...

I got a DUI in Yakima county, I have never been in any kind of trouble before. I'm not to sure how the steps of a DUI work or what to do. I don't think ill be able to afford an attorney, will i be able to get a court appointed attorney? Should i try to deffer the DUI? Can you explain the steps on how it works?

First I would recommend that you consult with a criminal defense attorney for advice and direction. Most lawyers will...

i have 5 herniated discs in my back,have my MRI that proves it,cant work,no license

I have seen a person get community service for payment of some court fines. Some fines the court requires to be paid....

I had a DUI 6 yrs ago. I went to court then. I got sentenced to take alcohol classes and 2 yrs probation. Last week I received a case setting notice what does this mean?

It's hard to say, but if the notice tells you to show up to court on a certain date, make sure you do otherwise a bench...

We are not moving to Oregon or California temporary visit with an IID installed in the vehicle. Is it legal for me to temp drive in these states with my WA IIL?

An IIL is really just a permit to drive while you are still suspended. If you drive anywhere, including out-of-state,...

I had perfect driving record before this happened should I request hearing to get this reduced to lesser suspention I have never been in trouble before

This sounds like a very standard suspension. In Wisconsin they revoke licenses. You should contact your DMV and ask...