Bremerton Criminal Law Blog

Perhaps your son or daughter went to a friend's house to hang out. What you didn't know is that he or she had a beer or two while there. When your child left that location to come home, a police officer initiated a traffic stop. While talking to your underage driver, the officer suspected that your child had been drinking.

By the time you heard about the incident, the officer already took your child into custody on suspicion of drunk driving. You've probably heard that the blood alcohol concentration level for Washington state is .08, but for those under the age of 21, that doesn't apply.

You may feel like your life had been on track for some time, and you may have envisioned many dreams for yourself and your family. However, all of those positive thoughts may have come crashing down after you found yourself accused of domestic abuse. At first, you may have been taken aback by the claims and felt assured that there was no real case against you. Unfortunately, the situation may have become all too real when authorities brought formal charges.

As with any type of criminal accusation, it is important for you to understand the exact charges for domestic violence you face. Different types of domestic abuse exist, and by understanding exactly of what you stand accused, you may have a greater chance of creating and presenting a meaningful defense.

At some point in your life, a doctor may have written you a prescription, advising you to take a particular drug to help treat a certain health condition. Perhaps you suffer from a chronic illness that causes constant pain and discomfort. If so, then you may be familiar with drugs like Oxycodone.

The problem is that a doctor's recommendation doesn't guarantee that you will not have any adverse effects from taking prescription medication. In fact, even though doctors typically prescribe some drugs to help with certain conditions, every person's body and the way a body reacts to drugs is unique; therefore, a drug that works well for one person may have adverse effects on another.

Many elements can play important parts in your case if a police officer arrested you on suspicion of DUI. While your first instincts may be to look forward and determine what a conviction could do to your future, it may also prove wise to look back at the traffic stop that led to your arrest.

Every detail of your traffic stop and subsequent arrest could have an impact on your case, especially your defense. If a police officer or other authority involved in your case makes a mistake anywhere from making the arrest to handling evidence, that error could affect whether the evidence is admissible. One important aspect to consider when reviewing your case is to determine whether the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop your car.