Pounds of Pot RETURNED?!?
Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer Aaron Pelley has made local and national news with his recent request for pounds of marijuana to be returned to his medical marijuana patient-client.
From The Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
“Felony drug charges were filed, a deal was struck and Zugsberger ultimately pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession. Zugsberger was freed on three-months probation.
His marijuana, though, remained in custody.
At issue, attorneys for both sides allowed, was the variance in medical marijuana laws between the two states. While California and Washington both Read more about Marjiuana Being Returned
Snohomish County Drug Court Gets Funded
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Many courts have “drug” court and similar programs designed for offenders who have serious problems with substances and other problems (mental health, juveniles, etc). These courts give additional resources to these offenders so that the underlying problems can be addressed. They are, for the most part, wonderful programs. And Snohomish County’s program is getting a major funding boost.
From the Edmonds Beacon:
“Snohomish County Superior Court Presiding Judge Larry McKeeman and Prosecuting Attorney Janice Ellis, are pleased to announce that Snohomish County has received notice from the Attorney General Eric Holder that the grant submitted on behalf of the Superior Court’s Problem Solving Courts has been granted in full. Read more about Drug Court
Search Warrants for Blood?
The Seattle Times is reporting that the state Supreme Court is now allowing for search warrants for blood draws when you refuse to give a breath test under Washington State’s Implied Consent law.
First of all, this is not news.
RCW 46.20.308(1), which went into effect on January 1, 2009 reads in relevant part: “Neither consent nor this section precludes a police officer from obtaining a search warrant for a person’s breath or blood.”
Yes. It’s been there all along.
Secondly, don’t let the prosecutor’s strong stance fool you. It isn’t happening on any sort of regular basis. Why? They’d rather have a refusal!! It’s consciousness of guilt and admissible. What happens if they get the blood, and it’s a .03? There goes their case.
Thirdly, I don’t think this fight is over. The Court’s opinion generally makes implied consent a useless term. What’s the point in having the right to refuse something they can compel you to give?
Regardless, this is why I advise all of my clients generally speaking to give the BAC test. Getting a BAC suppressed is often doable. Refusals on the other hand present issues at times.
Regardless, if you found yourself with a DUI arrest over the Labor Day Weekend in Seattle, Lynnwood, Everett, or surrounding areas – call Mill Creek DUI Attorney Jonathan Dichter – for your FREE CONSULTATION!
Labor Day Weekend DUI Wrap-Up
This past weekend, the Drive Hammered, Get Nailed initiative was back again in full force, and it appears to have done it’s job. Apparently, law enforcement made a number of arrests, and many were through citizen informants!
From The Auburn Reporter
“This Labor Day Holiday Weekend it wasn’t just the cops looking for DUI’s. Washington State Troopers responded to 44, 911 calls initiated by motorists.
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