As a parent facing divorce, one of your biggest concerns likely is the amount of monthly child support you will receive or have to pay. In Washington, as in all other states, both parents have the obligation to support their children. In cases of divorce, the...
Month: January 2020
Can you successfully defend against radar gun evidence?
When a law enforcement officer pulls you over for speeding, saying that (s)he “got you on radar,” you likely think that you have no alternative but to pay the ticket fine and resign yourself to having points against your driver’s license. This, however, is not always...
Divorce considerations for military members
If you or your spouse serves in the military and you are facing divorce, you have several special considerations that do not apply to civilians. Preparing for divorce as a military member may involve accommodations for moves and deployments as well as unique laws...
How is a traffic infraction different from a crime?
Have you ever committed a traffic crime in Washington? What about an infraction? You may use the two terms interchangeably, but they are actually two very different violations. Traffic crimes include serious offenses, including vehicular assault and reckless driving....
What non-alcoholic substances affect BAC tests?
Washington law enforcement uses blood alcohol content (BAC) tests on drivers suspected of DUI. These tests do have their uses and have high levels of accuracy. Still, they are not infallible. Today we will look at one of their weaknesses: sensitivity to non-alcoholic...