A Driver is Not a Habitual Traffic Offender for More Than Seven Years

DOL WAC on Address Changes Is Ultra Vires

This motion argues the Department of Licensing cannot change a driver’s address of record absent a request from the driver.

Motion to Dismiss DWLS 3 When Suspension Based on Failure to Pay or Appear on Infraction

This motion to dismiss a charge of DWLS 3 following a license suspension for failure to pay or appear on a citation for a traffic infraction is based on the ACLU of Washington’s successful civil lawsuit in Thurston County Superi...

CrRLJ 7.8 Motion_Reverse DWLS 3 Conviction_DOL Mailing Custom_ 10.15.20

State Cannot Prove Mailing of Notice Letter_ DWLS 2 or 3 10.15.20

This brief argues that the prosecution cannot prove the defendant’s license suspension complied with statutory due process because it cannot prove the Department of Licensing (DOL) sent a notice letter in conformity with RCW 46....

RALJ Opinion_DOL Mailing Custom

DOL Cannot Show Mailing Custom by Bruce Shamulka-08.07.20_RALJ

Western Washington Courts’ Re-Licensing Practices

This spreadsheet, created by Rinnah Becker for Jefferson Assigned Counsel, is intended as a resource for attorneys who represent clients with traffic-related LFOs in multiple jurisdictions. It includes information on the practices...

DWLS – Language Issue and Not HTO After 7 Years By Rob Jaeggli (May 2017)

DWLS – implied element, order in effect, confrontation