If you have been charged with a DUI case in King County District Court (ie. Redmond, Seattle, Burian, Kent) you may be wondering why it is taking so long to resolve. You’re not alone. It is not uncommon for an attorney to request 4 or 5 continuances (request for more time) simply because they have not received an offer (or any correspondence) from the prosecuting attorney. Why is the prosecuting attorney failing to communicate??
This is becoming more and more common in King County DUI cases and has become a problem. Although I will not name specific people in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, as I think this is a little unseemly, the fact is that certain people are not doing their job. There are prosecutors whose specific job is to review cases, determine a reasonable offer, and communicate that offer to the defendant (through their attorney). Fact is that the prosecutor’s office in King County is failing miserably at this. While it is understood that budgets are being cut and more is being expected of the prosecutor’s office, it is equally understood that they still must do their job well and efficiently. And, in the respect of reviewing DUI cases and communicating offers to defense counsel, they are not! Can’t sugar coat the fact that the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office is failing the citizens. They should seriously get their act together – and if not, Judges should act accordingly and harshly.
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