State v. Blake and What it Means

by Mike Brodsky | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Law, Updates

In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the current language in RCW 69.50.4103 was unconstitutional and would no longer be sufficient as grounds for conviction. The possession of a controlled substance (PCS) statute did not have an adequate mens rea to...

DUI in 2019? Get your DoL Hearing Request in ASAP!

by Mike Brodsky | Dec 20, 2018 | Updates

DUIs are always complicated, difficult and expensive and, of course, the best advice is DON’T GET ONE!  There is no Uber, taxi or hotel room as expensive as a DUI.  But, thanks to the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL), its about to get a little more...

Miranda Warnings

by Mike Brodsky | May 24, 2018 | Updates

Hey! They Didn’t Read me my Rights! As a criminal defense attorney, I hear that a lot.  And sometimes it’s really important.  Other times, not so much.  I’ll explain. The Constitutional Rights that should be read to every arrestee, the ones we’ve all heard read on cop...

No New Jail Tax 2017

by Mike Brodsky | Nov 5, 2017 | Updates

DACA Decision – NODAPL FB Warrant

by Mike Brodsky | Sep 6, 2017 | Updates

Special Guests. DACA recipient Jose-Manuel Carillo and Rosalinda Guillen, direct from WA AG Bob Ferguson’s press statement in Seattle. They talk about why DACA is important, and how the advocacy on the left might be getting it wrong. In a groundbreaking case,Whatcom...

Administrative Licensing Hearings with the Department of Licensing (DoL)

by Mike Brodsky | Jul 6, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Updates

Most folks know that when they get charged with a DUI they could end up with their driving privilege suspended if they are convicted or plead guilty. But did you know that you could have your privilege to drive suspended even if your criminal case is resolved with a...