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
Washington State’s sweeping new gun laws take effect July 1, 2025, imposing costly compliance requirements on firearms dealers and creating new barriers for gun owners. From mandatory surveillance systems to million-dollar insurance requirements, these regulations are forcing small businesses to close their firearms departments. As a firearms rights attorney, I’m seeing how these laws affect law-abiding citizens daily. Here’s what dealers and gun owners need to know about HB 2118 and the upcoming permit requirements under HB 1163.
If your Reckless or Negligent Driving conviction in Washington came from a reduced DUI, you may be eligible to vacate it after 10 years. Learn the legal requirements and how to clear your record.
As Washington State considers a dramatic shift in its DUI laws by lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from 0.08% to 0.05%, many drivers are left wondering: what does this mean for me? Senate Bill 5067 (SB 5067), if passed, could alter not only how DUI cases are prosecuted but also how they … Read more
A new DUI Law proposal currently working its way through the Washington State Legislature is Senate Bill 5067 (SB 5067), which aims to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%. If passed, this would mark a dramatic shift in Washington’s DUI laws, potentially affecting thousands of drivers—and raising … Read more
A new bill introduced in Washington’s legislature (House Bill 1118) seeks to fix a significant oversight in the state’s firearm rights restoration law that has been particularly problematic since July 2023. The proposed legislation would address two major issues that currently prevent many Washington residents from restoring their firearm rights. The Current Problem Under the … Read more