Driving a commercial vehicle is how you and many other people earn a living. You may enjoy your job because it allows you to travel and get out on the open road, which are two activities that likely bring you happiness. Of course, as a commercial truck or bus driver,...
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Legal drugs and a DUI charge
When you take a prescription medication, you may feel like you are following doctor's orders and sticking to a necessary treatment plan for your ailment. You may think only of the positive outcomes your medication will have and not negative consequences. In fact, you...
Restoring your gun rights through expungement
Owning a gun is important to you, whether for hunting, for protection or simply as an exercise of your Second Amendment right to bear arms. You are well aware of the efforts many are going through to protect the rights of U.S. citizens to lawfully possess firearms....
Should you be answering questions in a DUI stop?
If you are like most people here in Port Orchard, seeing a police car behind you with lights and sirens causes a certain amount of anxiety in you. Even if you don't think you did anything wrong, you may start second guessing yourself, especially if you had a drink or...
Don’t be afraid to spend the extra money on ride home
Some friends invited you to the local hang-out for a drink or two, either after work or over the weekend. Like many Port Orchard residents, you may live on a budget but know that you need to cut loose and spend some time with your friends. You only plan to spend a...
What type of domestic abuse have you been accused of?
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...
If a cop asks you to walk the line, do you have to comply?
Seeing red and blue patrol car lights flashing in your rear view mirror might not be your idea of a nice way to end an evening out with friends. It happens. A key to mitigating your circumstances may lie in your ability to remain calm and follow all instructions the...
Prescription drugs: High risks for addiction and legal problems
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...
Are you facing domestic violence allegations?
The state of Washington, just like every other state, does not take domestic violence lightly. If you are facing domestic violence allegations, you will go to jail -- even if only temporarily -- if the officer responding to the complaint has probable cause to arrest...
Was there valid reason to stop your car before a DUI charge?
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...