On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Mar 18, 2020 | Firm News
Do you wonder if your relationship is healthy? It can be hard to recognize if you are in a toxic relationship, but if you suspect that your relationship is abusive, it is important to understand the red flags. Your health and safety, and that of any minors in the...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Mar 6, 2020 | Firm News
The most common tools a police officer will use to determine whether a person is intoxicated during a DUI stop are the standardized field sobriety tests. According to VeryWellMind, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed these tests in the 1970s....
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Feb 19, 2020 | Firm News
The laws of Washington say that a person who applies for and receives a driver’s license from the state government has given consent for breath testing during a traffic stop for possible DUI. Nevertheless, you may reasonably wonder, how do these implied consent...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Firm News
For many people, the new year is a great time to make resolutions and improve their lives. However, these resolutions often fall through at some point and people return to their previous behaviors. From excessive spending, overeating, a lack of exercise or drinking...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Jan 28, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Jan 3, 2020 | Firm News
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....
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Jan 3, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Dec 13, 2019 | Firm News
Most people in Washington State know that the consequences associated with a drunk driving conviction may be quite severe and quite costly. People who have been arrested and charged with a driving under the influence offense may have heard about a program that offers...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Dec 4, 2019 | Firm News
It is not always easy to know if you should end your marriage in Washington. This is not a decision anyone should make lightly. If you are unsure, it is well worth it to take the time to ask yourself some questions that may help you understand your feelings and to get...
On behalf of Hansen Law, PLLC | Nov 25, 2019 | Firm News
A high-speed chase in Yakima County, Washington, led to the arrest of the driver involved, a 30-year-old man. Unexpectedly, a second man drove himself to the scene and allegedly demonstrated enough symptoms of impairment that authorities also arrested him on DUI...
