Firm Featured in Spokane Journal of Business
We were recently featured in the Small Business Watch of the Spokane Journal of Business, read the article online here.
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Supremes Relax DUI Warning Requirements
The Washington State Supreme Court recently reversed the Division 2 Court of Appeals ruling in State v. Robison. In doing so, the DUI warning requirements that law enforcement must provide to a suspect prior to administering a BAC test have been relaxed. In this particular case, the defendant was arrested for DUI and read the
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Sleep-deprived driving can be as dangerous as DUI
Few realize that driving while sleep-deprived can be just as hazardous as driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. The Spokesman-Review reports a recent study completed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows the crash risk associated with having four hours of sleep or less is comparable to a driver with a blood alcohol level
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Attorney Brendan Kidd speaks at DUI seminar
Attorney Brendan Kidd recently presented on the topic of DUI’s and Department of Licensing administrative hearings at the annual criminal law continuing legal education (CLE) seminar for the Spokane Bar Association. Brendan has had the honor of speaking at this CLE for the past three years, with this being the second year in this particular area
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Attorney John Brendan Kidd chosen as Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living
Lawyer John Brendan Kidd was recently selected as a Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine. The area’s top attorneys are determined by the Avvo, Inc. ranking system, a Seattle company that evaluates attorneys nationwide. Mr. Kidd is featured on page 113 and page 127 of the September 2016 issue of the local publication.
Lawyer Brendan Kidd catches prosecution misstep at trial resulting in dismissal of charges
In a recent trial, defense attorney J. Brendan Kidd recognized the State had failed to prove a necessary element in the prosecutor’s case, resulting in the dismissal of all charges for his client. Before resting their case, prosecutors did not establish jurisdiction of the crimes in Spokane County, a required element that enables a jury to
Spokane County prosecutors take a tougher stance on DUI’s
Spokane County prosecutor Larry Haskell has announced his office will take a tougher stance on DUI sentences, even if it is the defendant’s first offense. The new policies Haskell implemented August 1, 2016 no longer allows for plea deals with reduced charges if the driver has had an offense in the last seven years. Additionally, first
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