Should I take the DUI Breath Test?

by Mike Brodsky | Mar 23, 2015 | Updates

Lots of folks ask me if they should agree to take a breath test if they are arrested for a DUI. That used to be a pretty easy question to answer because the penalty for refusing – a two year license suspension with NO possibility of driving during the suspension – was...

Minor in Possession

by Mike Brodsky | Oct 24, 2014 | Updates

Minor in Possession or MIP Minor in Possession or MIP is shorthand for RCW 66.44.270, Furnishing liquor to minors–Possession, use–Penalties–Exhibition of effects, and it is probably the most commonly charged crime in the City of Bellingham, particularly when WWU is in...

I am a Canadian citizen and I received a speeding ticket in Washington in 1991. Is there a statute of limitations on tickets? If not, how do I pay from BC? Will I get arrested if I travel to the United States?

by Mike Brodsky | Apr 2, 2014 | Updates

Michael’s answer: Is there a statute of limitations on tickets?  Generally, unpaid tickets do not go away and they will suspend your driving privilege in Washington even if you don’t have a Washington license. So if you are Canadian (or other), and drive into...

In Washington, does a Minor in Possession of Alcohol conviction effect your license if your are 18? years old

by Mike Brodsky | Apr 2, 2014 | Updates

Michael’s answer: If you were already 18 when you received the Minor in Possession (MIP) it should not effect your license.

I did 8 months of treatment on my deferred prosecution but cannot afford it any longer. How much jail will I serve?

by Mike Brodsky | Mar 18, 2014 | Updates

Michael’s Answer: Partial Deferred Prosecution? That will depend on the underlying facts of the case. Specifically, if it a 2nd offense with a BAC > .08 but < .15 then you will be looking at a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days jail PLUS 60 days...