Drunk Driving

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Man charged after driving to police station

A 49-year-old man was taken into custody after a police officer smelled marijuana on his person and in his vehicle. Authorities say that the man had driven to a Washington State Patrol office to pay a...

How a deferred prosecution can help avoid prison or jail

Facing criminal charges in Washington is a frightening experience for most people. It is very difficult to deal with the possibility of going to jail or prison. In the state, one way you might be able...

Ride-sharing programs are not proven to combat drunken driving

Conflicting reports disagree about the helpfulness of ride-sharing programs when it comes to preventing drunken driving fatalities. Washington residents might like to know if companies like Uber and L...

Ride-sharing apps like Uber may reduce drunk driving

Responsible Washington residents who go out with friends may select a designated driver when alcohol is likely to be consumed, but a growing body of data is showing that ride-sharing applications like...

Where do most drunk drivers have their last drink?

A popular Washington nightspot has earned a dubious distinction from state police. Jazzbones in Tacoma is the bar that most people in Washington who are charged with DUI say they had their last drink....

Man pleads guilty after drunk driving causes fatal crash

A man from Washington who has been accused of criminal activity relating to a fatal car accident in 2015 has pleaded guilty to the indictments against him. The man, who was 21 years old at the time of...

Scientific merits of THC testing disputed by AAA

Washington Initiative 502, which was approved by voters in November 2012, legalized the recreational use of marijuana in the state, but the measure has been criticized by some road safety advocates. S...

SCOTUS investigating penalties for blood alcohol test refusals

Washington motorists may be interested to learn that the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on April 20 against laws that make it a separate crime for drivers to refuse to take a blood alcohol test wi...