Odor of Marijuana – State v. Grande, 164 Wn.2d 135 (2008)

LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT LAWRENCE CASE COMMENTS: Washington Supreme Court case dealing with detention and arrest based solely on the odor of marijuana. The case is often cited for the odor of marijuana does not give probable cause to arrest. This is an oversimplification of the case. The odor of marijuana in a single occupant [...]

STATE V. TONELLI-PRADO, 145 Wn. App. 646 (Div. I, 2008)

On February 5, 2010, in Criminal Defense, Drivers' Rights, DUI Articles, DUI Defense, Individual Rights, Resources, by Scott W Lawrence

[No. 59133-9-I. Division One. July 7, 2008.] THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. BENJAMIN TONELLI PRADO, Respondent. Daniel T. Satterberg, Prosecuting Attorney, and Heidi J. Jacobsen-Watts and Christina Miyamasu, Deputies, for petitioner. Mark L. Langley (of Associated Counsel for the Accused) and Kevin P. McCabe, for respondent. Authored by C. Kenneth Grosse. Concurring: Susan Agid, [...]

Washington Driver’s Right’s Card

Our Washington State DUI Driver’s Rights Card is the size of a business card and should be kept in your wallet with your license and proof of insurance. The card is designed by Edmonds DUI attonrey Scott W. Lawrence and is intended to help you protect your most important Constitutional rights if you are ever stopped by [...]

STATE V. GARVIN, 166 Wn.2d 242 (2009)

[No. 80941-1. En Banc.] Argued February 12, 2009. Decided May 28, 2009 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ANTHONY GAYLORD GARVIN, Petitioner. STEPHENS, J., did not participate in the disposition of this case. Casey Grannis (of Nielsen, Broman & Koch, PLLC), for petitioner. Ronald S. Zirkle, Prosecuting Attorney, and Kevin G. Eilmes, Deputy, for respondent. [...]

What is the DUI Victims’ Panel (VIP)?

If you are convicted of a DUI, or other alcohol-related offense, in Washington, you may be required to attend an educational program, such as a victim impact panel “focusing on the emotional, physical, and financial suffering of victims who were injured by persons convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants.” This is a two [...]

How to Find an Excellent Lawyer

How to Find an Excellent Lawyer Follow these steps to find a good lawyer to help you with your legal issue. If your legal problem is complex or involves lots of money, you might not want to attempt to handle the entire matter without a lawyer. After all, lawyers do more than dispense legal information. [...]

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