Why the iPad could change how I practice Law
Normally I would leave something of this type to my good friend Aaron Pelley, who houses the Criminal Defense Law with an Apple blog over at his site. I’m sure he’ll weigh in on this, but I had to get my $0.02 in. Before going into this, it should be known that I created an entirely Mac Based law office for myself.
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Lying Cop Gets Job Back (WITH BACK PAY)
Filed under: Criminal Defense Advice, Criminal News, Local News
Having been a Washington criminal defense attorney for seven years, I know that not all police officers are always honest about everything in police reports. That being said – I want to be clear here – MOST cops are good people out there trying hard to do a good job. We all play a roll in the system, and I appreciate law enforcement officers as much as the next citizen.
However – we want our officers to be honest, reliable, trustworthy, and able to show restraint – especially as it relates to injuring suspects.
At least that’s what I thought. Meet Officer Eric Werner. Read More about Lying Cops
Recent Case Results
Washington DUI Defense Attorney Jonathan Dichter has recently obtained some stellar results for his clients in a variety of DUI and Non-DUI cases. Here are just a few examples of cases he’s resolved in recent weeks.
High BAC Amended: Through negotiation and skilled research of all possible issues in the case, Jonathan successfully obtained a plea bargain offer of Negligent Driving in the First Degree. His client originally had a DUI charge with a BAC above .160 (more than TWICE the legal limit!)
Read More about Recent Great Results
WSP Crime Lab Backlog – MORE problems?
Isn’t it time we really take a long and hard look at the WSP Crime Lab and their procedures? I mean it was only two years ago we found a web of lies, deceit, perjury, and conspiracy in the breath testing section.
Now, the Seattle PI is reporting a further problem with the WSP in general.
From the Seattle PI: Read More about the WSP Backlog
No tire? No problem! Just a DUI
James Stephenson is the latest Washingtonian to be caught in a holiday DUI emphasis patrol. However, he made it a little easy on the police officers to find him.
From King5.com:
SEATTLE – An allegedly intoxicated man grinding his Porsche 911 through downtown Seattle with a missing right rear tire, apparently didn’t realize it, instead insisting to the trooper who pulled him over that his transmission was going out.
A Washington State Patrol trooper assigned to the King County Holiday Enforcement Team, arrested 62-year-old James A. Stephenson of Seattle. Read More about Missing Tire DUI
