Police Error Leads to Client’s Case Dismissed!
Sometimes the police just get it wrong. At Victory Legal, we get it done right. Our client was charged with driving without a required ignition interlock device, but some good old fashioned investigative work by Mark A. Kaiman and the staff and Victory Legal proved beyond any doubt that the police didn’t read our client abstract of driving record (ADR) correctly. Their confusion resulted in a criminal charge that could never have been proven in court, and the prosecution was forced to dismiss the case. Our client avoided jail time and adverse Dept. of Licensing consequences.
Attorney Adrian Madrone Earns 5-Stars for Criminal Defense Case
LKM Criminal Defense Lawyer Adrian Madrone recently received an excellent review received from criminal defense client’s parents. His review is posted to Avvo.com, the world’s leading online legal services marketplace. Avvo is a legal marketing website that rates lawyers and allows potential clients to post legal questions and receive replies from participating lawyers. And it […]
DUI Stop: Can Drivers Refuse a Breathalyzer Test
Rules for Breathalyzer Testing During a DUI Stop. It may surprise you to learn, that in Washington State, there is no law requiring drivers to submit to breathalyzer testing at any time during a DUI traffic stop. However, there are some incidental ramifications that a driver could face from choosing to decline breathalyzer testing. What […]
Law Podcast – What Is An Opening Statement?
Law Podcast – Jury Trial: What Is An Opening Statement. Attorney Adrian M. Madrone has teamed up with Law Professor Julie A. Helling’s acclaimed Internet Podcast Series Justice On Trial. In this episode, Adrian discusses trial procedure and explains what an opening statement is and why they are important. Adrian uses an example of an […]
DUI Arrest: Should I Take a DUI Breath Test?
Whether or not to take a DUI breath test? It’s a common question with a complicated answer. To be clear, there are two different things that might be referred to as a “DUI breath test.” First, there is a small handheld device that an officer might offer on the side of the road. This is […]
When DUI Refusal Cases Go to Trial and Win.
Whatcom County DUI refusal cases are notoriously difficult to defend in court. Especially when the allegation is that the person was driving under the influence and then after being arrested, that they refused to take a breath test. If a defendant gets convicted of a refusal DUI, they will face enhanced penalties including up to […]
Legal Question: What if I am on Probation for a DUI Charge but Failed to Report Alcohol Use?
QUESTION: I had a DUI charge and decided to go on a deferred prosecution. I receive a form every month asking me to report if I have used drugs or alcohol. The form states that it is signed under penalties of perjury. If I write “no”, and the court finds out that I drank or […]
DUI Defense: Washington State Now Has Toughest DUI Laws Anywhere
Having an excellent DUI Defense in Washington may have just got more important as on On March 31, 2016, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill that will double the maximum fine and prison sentence for a felony-level driving under the influence conviction. Earlier this month, he also raised the punishments for vehicular assaults and […]
Getting to Know Washington’s New DUI Breathalyzer: The German Made Dräger Alcotest 9510
Washington State’s new DUI breathalyzer is called the Alcotest 9510, which is manufactured by a German company called Dräger Industries. In 2005, the Washington State Patrol wanted to replace its aging fleet of DataMaster and DataMaster CDM DUI breathalyzer machines which had been in service since 1984. After DataMaster manufacturer National Patent Analytical Systems, announced […]
Legal Question: Negligent Driving 2d on My Record
I had a recent Bellingham DUI charge amended down to a Negligent Driving 2nd degree. I think I can have it expunged in Washington State, but will I still have an arrest record with the FBI now? The answer is yes. Although the offense of Negligent Driving 2nd degree is a non-criminal traffic infraction (contrast this […]