kriscarrascoWashington is adding a new step for anyone who wants to buy a gun. Starting May 1, 2027, you will need a Washington permit to purchase a firearm before a dealer can hand over a gun. Here’s a plain look at what the new law does and who it affects. What the New Law Does … Read more
If you were pulled over for DUI, you were probably asked to take a breath test. A DUI breath test in Washington can be important evidence, but it isn’t the end of the story. Here’s a simple look at how these tests work and what to do next. The Roadside Test vs. the Station Test … Read more
Two firearm rights rulings came down within a week of each other this June, one from the U.S. Supreme Court and one from the Washington Supreme Court, and they do not sit easily together. If you read them side by side, the reasoning the U.S. Supreme Court used to unanimously protect a marijuana user’s gun … Read more
On June 12, 2026, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a significant ruling that anyone with a DUI conviction — or facing one — needs to understand. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the court held that two DUI convictions within a seven-year period is enough to permanently strip a person of their Second Amendment right … Read more
Our client was arrested and charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence after an altercation with his live-in girlfriend. The incident was further complicated by the fact that the couple’s minor daughter was present at the time, which added weight to the prosecution’s case. Despite the serious nature of the charge, Kris identified … Read more
In April 2026, Washington quietly passed a law that changes how DUI blood samples get tested. It sounds procedural. But if you’re facing a DUI charge, it’s actually worth understanding — because it opens up new angles that didn’t exist before. Here’s the background, and more importantly, what it means for your case. The backlog … Read more
If you have picked up a few traffic tickets in Washington and are worried about losing your license, there is good news. Starting April 1, 2026, a new Washington law gives drivers a way to avoid a license suspension by taking a safe driving course. The law is called House Bill 1244, and it was … Read more
If you are on a deferred prosecution for a Washington DUI and things go sideways, one of the first questions people ask is what happens to the ignition interlock. Do you have to start over? Install it again? Serve more time on it? Thanks to a new Washington DUI law that took effect January 1, … Read more
Washington’s DUI laws are changing significantly on January 1, 2026. These updates primarily affect how severe offenses, such as Felony DUI, are charged and sentenced. As a Washington DUI defense attorney, I’ve broken down the biggest 2026 changes in clear, practical language so drivers know exactly what to expect. 1. Washington Extends the Felony DUI Lookback … Read more
Starting January 1, 2026, Washington’s DUI laws change in several important ways under Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1493 (ESHB 1493). One of the biggest shifts is that some drivers will now be eligible for a second deferred prosecution in DUI and physical control cases, something that was not allowed under prior law. What Is Deferred Prosecution? Deferred … Read more