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DUI Defense Attorneys to Participate in the Walk for Rice Fundraiser

DUI Defense Attorneys to Participate in the Walk for Rice Fundraiser

This coming Saturday, June 28th, the DUI defense attorneys at David O Defense will be participating in the Walk for Rice fundraiser.  What is the Walk for Rice?  It is a 2.5 mile walk/run open to all age participants and leashed dogs, that raises funds to help the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) buy food for the ACRS Food Bank.

According to the Asian Counseling and Referral Service, “ACRS Food Bank is the one of the most visited food banks in King County, and the only one in the state that regularly acquires foods to meet Asian Pacific dietary needs. More than 5,000 people a year rely on our Food Bank and Nutrition Programs to have enough to eat. Most are children under 18 years old or seniors over 55; most come from low-income, Asian Pacific American households. The food bank, located in Seattle’s International District, provides items like rice, tofu, ramen, fish and fresh produce. Our goal is to help clients lead healthy lives with nutritious food options.”

Want to participate in the Walk for Rice too?  If so, the walk is located at Seward Park 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle WA, from 8AM to 12:30 PM.  There is no cost, the walk is free, ARCS only asks for your support by fundraising or by donating food and / or money.  They even accept unopened bags of rice on site.  Visit walkforrice.kintera.org for more information on ACRS and the Walk for Rice.

The DUI defense lawyers at David O Defense believe every small act they contribute beyond themselves will have a positive impact on someone else.  Every Grain Counts – Walk for Rice

 

Written by David O, Senior DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney

Co-Written by Sarah Ann

 

DUI Case Dismissed in May 2013 – Criminal Defense Attorney, David O

DUI Case Dismissed in May 2013 – Criminal Defense Attorney, David O

In this DUI case, my client (“MC”) was arrested for driving under the influence in Snohomish county.  The state trooper stopped MC’s vehicle for allegedly “not having working license plate lights” and nothing else.  After a brief DUI investigation, the trooper arrested MC for DUI (driving under the influence).

RCW 46.37.020 mandates vehicles to display lighted headlights and other lights after sunset or before sunrise and at any other time when persons and vehicles on the highway would not be clearly discernible at a distance of one thousand feet.  This statute is relevant because it would determine by law when lights are required on a vehicle while driving and in what type of conditions.

RCW 46.37.050(3) states: “Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible from a distance of fifty feet to the rear…”  This statute is relevant because it specifically relates to a vehicle’s license plate and some facts related to my case.

My evaluation of MC’s DUI case; the trooper had no basis to stop MC’s car.  However, the state prosecutor didn’t agree with me.  I never take it personal when a prosecutor does not agree with me because, at times, I know they are just doing their “duty.”  So, I set MC’s DUI case for a motion hearing.  A motion hearing is a hearing similar to a trial but without a jury. There is no waiver of a jury trial for this type of hearing.  It’s a hearing where testimony will be provided by witnesses and legal issues presented to a judge.  After hearing all the issues the judge will decide and make certain rulings.

Fortunately for MC, the judge agreed with my argument and dismissed MC’s DUI case!  The judge decided the trooper did not have a reasonable basis to stop MC’s vehicle.  As MC criminal defense attorney, I put a lot of time and energy reviewing police reports, Washington State laws, interviewing witnesses and presenting my findings to the judge in a persuasive manner.  MC was very pleased his DUI was dismissed!

 

 

“Get To Know David O Defense” Video – DUI and Criminal Defense Law

“Get To Know David O Defense” Video – DUI and Criminal Defense Law

David O Defense Criminal and DUI Litigation is proud to offer our new video “Get To Know David O Defense.”  It provides a brief overview of our company core values and what to expect when visiting our downtown Seattle office.  Senior defense attorney, David O, speaks about his passion for DUI and criminal defense law and his law firm’s primary objective to achieve the best case resolution for each and every client.  View our video on the front page of our website www.davidodefense.com, YouTube, and Yelp.