Why I Hate Deferred Sentences

by Mike Brodsky | Nov 2, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Pages, Sentencing, Updates

RCW 3.66.067, Assessment of punishment–Suspension or deferral of sentence–Dismissal of charges, authorizes Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (District or Municipal courts) to “[a]fter a conviction . . . impose sentence by suspending all or a portion of the...

Should You Take the Roadside Field Sobriety Tests?

by Mike Brodsky | Apr 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Updates

A  lot of my DUI clients tell me they agreed to to take the “voluntary” filed sobriety tests (FSTs) offered by the law enforcement officer because they wanted to appear “cooperative” or simply didn’t understand that they had every right...

Podcasts

by Mike Brodsky | Oct 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Updates

The Legal Docket KGMI 790 AM with Atty. Michael Brodsky   KGMI Podcast The Legal Docket 9/1/13 Host Dillon Honcoop talks with local attorneys about the wide rang of nuances to our legal system and how you can better protect yourself and understand your rights....

Ethics

by Mike Brodsky | Oct 9, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Communicating a law firm’s services.  Ethics. By Robert Perez – Reprinted with permission of WASHINGTON CRIMINAL DEFENSE The Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers in each state typically preclude a lawyer from making false or misleading statements regarding...

Great DUI Outcomes!

by Mike Brodsky | Apr 8, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Great DUI Outcomes!  In the past month I have resolved 3 DUIs with outcomes that resulted in NO jail, NO license suspension and NO ignition interlock!  And in one of those cases, NO criminal conviction!  Give me a call, I GET RESULTS!