Wednesday, August 31, 2005

31 Month Sentence For Man In Fatal DUI Crash

Just found an article at komotv.com detailing the sentencing of a man who killed a Seattle woman while Driving Uder the Influence. The family of the slain woman is protesting in King County courts that the sentence is to light.

The standard range for vehicular homicide with a defendant with no past record is 31-41 months.

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

DUI Sentencing Grid

On the Washington State Courts website you can find a description of sentences that are likely to result from a DUI conviction. This is labeled as: 'DUI Sentencing Grid (RCW 46.61.5055 as amended through June 10, 2004).'

Monday, August 22, 2005

King County District Court Judge Steps Down

The Seattle Times reports that King County District Court Judge Admire ends 22-year career. He often tried DUI convictions and liked to believe that he helped tens of thousands of people who came to him with their problems.