I hired Phil Weinberg to help with a domestic violence case and a subsequent 5 year no contact order (which was successfully lifted in just 30 days after placement). He was always prompt, responded in a timely manner and sometimes even late into the night – whatever worked for your schedule. Definitely a client advocate […]
Washington Traffic Safety Commission Announces Increased E-DUI Patrols in April
The term “E-DUI” is a relatively new one in Washington State. In July 2017 a law was passed to address a growing problem on our roads — driving while under the influence of electronics. Under the new law, drivers are prohibited from holding their phones or using them to watch videos at any time while […]
Traveling to Canada? Here’s why a DUI conviction could complicate your next trip.
If you’re planning on traveling to Canada — whether it be by car, plane, boat or train — a DUI conviction could interfere with your plans. That’s because the Canadian government sees those who have been convicted of a DUI as “criminally inadmissible” into the country. The Canadian Immigration and Refugee Act is the Canadian […]
4/20: What You Need to Know About Washington DUI Law As April 20th Approaches
4/20 is an unofficial holiday celebrated annually by cannabis users across the US. The term “420” originated in 1971 and has been popularized over the years by several mainstream TV shows and movies. In 2017, Washington State saw an almost 80% increase in pot sales on April 20th when compared to April 1st – 19th […]
Kirkland DV / Assault Reduced
With the prosecutor’s permission, Evergreen Criminal Defense was able to obtain a copy of the victim’s statement and get the charge reduced from Assault 4 DV to Disorderly Conduct with no DV label. His client completed 1 day of alcohol & drug information school and 2 days of Anger Management. All No-Contact Orders (NCO) were […]
Snohomish County Drug Charges Reduced
A client was potentially facing 7 years of prison time after being caught in a hotel with a large quantity of heroin and a firearm. Phil negotiated a deal that reduced prison time to only one year and completely avoided any weapon enhancement sentencing add-on.
Bellevue DV / Assault Charges Avoided
After being attacked by her husband, the City of Bellevue was going to wrongly file Assault 4 DV charges against Phil’s client. Even though the Bellevue detective did not believe that the woman was in fact the victim, Phil was able to work with the prosecutor and present evidence showing her innocence. The prosecutor decided […]
King County DV / Assault Dismissed
Phil’s client (here on a student visa) was facing Assault 2 DV charges with strangulation sentencing – possibly leading to permanent expulsion from his school and deportation from the US. Careful negotiation with King County prosecutors led to the dismissal of all charges. He was also able to work with a New York City immigration […]
Kirkland DUI Dismissed
While on probation and in alcohol treatment for a deferred prosecution DUI, Phil’s client was caught by his counselor drinking in a bar. Phil believed that the initial finding of probable cause (PC) was invalid and urged the judge to take a recess to examine it. After returning from recess, the judge agreed with Phil […]
Snohomish County DV / Assault Reduced
An isolated alcohol-related incident could have resulted in a felony conviction for the husband of a Snohomish County married couple. The wife did not want her husband to be charged with a felony. Evergreen Criminal Defense was able to work with the prosecutor and a Domestic Violence Advocate to pursue a lesser (non-felony) charge.
