Tomorrow, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument in two related cases, Riley v. California, and United States v. Wurie , that will decide an issue of vital importance to anyone who owns a cell phone who values their privacy. The court will decide...
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Month: April 2014
Car Stop for DUI Permitted Based on Anonymous 911 Call
I do not often find myself in agreement with many of the opinions written by Justice Scalia, but his recent dissent in Navarette v. California is right on target. Navarette started as a DUI investigation, but led to drug charges for the defendants. The majority...
Can drivers stopped for DUI refuse to do Roadside Tests?
The answer to this question used to be an easy, "Yes!" But a recent Washington Court of Appeals decision tells us that drivers who refuse to perform "voluntary" roadside tests at the request of an officer will find the exercise of their rights will be used...
The End of Medical Marijuana in Washington?
In the wake of news that the first recreational marijuana licenses had been granted, and before the upcoming lottery for retail licenses, come two important Court of Appeals decisions interpreting the medical marijuana laws (MUCA, short for Medical Use of Cannabis...
Lottery for Washington Recreational Marijuana Retail Licenses
The Washington Liquor Control Board has indicated that a lottery will take place soon to decide who will get the 334 licenses to open retail marijuana stores in Washington. Although marijuana businesses face many obstacles, such as where to bank their money, one...
Is Privacy Dead in Washington State?
In the age of Facebook, where people post the most interesting (and potentially embarrassing) things about themselves, are people really concerned about their right to privacy? In Washington, our state constitution has a very explicit protection of the...
