by Dan Gerl | May 29, 2022 | Blog, DUI
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days on the Roadway for teens. As spring turns to summer, we all begin to come together to celebrate milestone events. For teens, this includes prom, graduation, and numerous other celebrations and parties....
by Dan Gerl | May 13, 2022 | Blog, DUI
By Gina Buskirk, Partner, Puget Law Group Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws in Washington are tough, but if you have a child in your car when cited for DUI, the laws are much tougher. Washington DUI law designates certain aggravators that elevate the mandatory...
by Dan Gerl | Mar 6, 2019 | DUI
Emeril was driving on his way to work when he saw a car weaving in and out of traffic. Suddenly, the car cut off Emeril, and he couldn’t stop fast enough, resulting in a rear-end collision. The other driver pushed Emeril, and Emeril punched back. The city...
by Dan Gerl | Mar 6, 2019 | DUI
Marge had a lot of factors working against her – including a breath test between nearly three times the legal limit and 3 prior DUI convictions. She was facing a minimum of 45 days of jail and 90 days house arrest. The prosecutor was hell bent to make sure that Marge...
by Dan Gerl | Mar 6, 2019 | DUI
Sam was charged with DUI and Reckless Driving, and faced up to two years in jail and a license suspension. After pointing out several evidentiary flaws in both officers’ investigations Dan convinced the prosecutor to reduce the DUI to Negligent Driving. The...
by Dan Gerl | Mar 6, 2019 | DUI
Alvin was arrested for DUI and Reckless Driving after an officer claimed he drove recklessly at excessive speeds in an attempt to avoid seizure and exhibited signs of impairment following Field Sobriety Tests. After pointing out several evidentiary issues in the...