Issaquah DUI Lawyer | DUI Roadblocks are Unconstitutional in Washington

Posted by Mindy Carr on January 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

A reader of the Issaquah DUI Lawyer blog submitted this question: Can the police set up roadblocks to stop drunk drivers? This question is complicated because the answer varies state-by-state. Under the Washington State constitution, DUI roadblocks are unconstitutional. Police in Washington must have individualized suspicion to stop you — which means they can’t stop … Continue reading →

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Issaquah DUI Lawyer | Damage Control: Know Your Rights When the Police Stop You

Posted by Mindy Carr on January 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Knowing your rights is important to either completely avoiding a DUI charge or minimizing the evidence the State can use against you if the prosecutor does file charges. 1.  In order to pull you over, the police must have either (1) probable cause that you’ve committed a traffic infraction or (2) reasonable suspicion that you’re … Continue reading →

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