Craig Cahoon

Stop being the Government’s ATM!

Automated Ticket Machines, Automated Traffic Safety Cameras, Traffic Speed Cameras, Red Light Cameras, no matter what we call them, they need to be stopped! Proponents of these systems say they are about safety, not revenue. Let’s do some quick math and see how much revenue we’re talking about. Take a small jurisdiction like the City of Lake Forest Park in northern King County... (posted by Craig 1 year 108 days ago.)

What To Do If You Didn’t Mail In Your Traffic Ticket Within 15 Days

In Washington State, you only have 15 days to respond to your traffic ticket. Otherwise, the Court will add penalties to the ticket amount, send the balance to a collection company, and send notice to the Department of Licensing to suspend your license. So what do you do if you realize that you’ve waited too long to send in the ticket? First, make... (posted by Craig 1 year 121 days ago.)

Wasting Money in Granite Falls, Washington

Everyday I drive down the roads near Granite Falls, Washington. Each day I see people pulled over by the police or sheriff for speeding or some other traffic infraction and I know most of those people will simply pay their ticket without fighting it. Why are people wasting so much money in Granite Falls? Fighting a traffic ticket is easy! Doing it yourself is not. Hire a lawyer to... (posted by Craig 1 year 125 days ago.)

Lake Forest Park, Washignton - Camera Tickets for Speeding in a School Zone

The City of Lake Forest Park, Washington, uses automated traffic safety cameras for speed enforcement in school zones at several locations. If you are photographed exceeding the 20 mph speed limit then you will get a ticket in the mail for $124. It's tempting to think there is no defense to a ticket like this but the reality is: These tickets can be... (posted by Craig 1 year 167 days ago.)

What to do at Arraignment

When you first receive notice of a criminal charge, you will be advised of your first Court date. This can be terrifying if you haven't been through anything like this before. Once you find out more about the process, however, the stress will drop dramatically. In District and Municipal courts, you will be told in writing when and where to go. Most Courts will go alphabetically, so unless your... (posted by Craig 3 years 135 days ago.)

How to read an Abstract of Driving Record

An Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) is the printout of your driving record as maintained by the Washington State Department of Licensing. When you go to your local DMV and ask for a copy of your driving record, this is the document that you get. Once you get your ADR, how can you tell what in the world it says? The Department of Licensing put out a "key" to reading the ADR in 2006.... (posted by Craig 3 years 237 days ago.)