Here’ another horribly sad story that we recently related to one of our Seattle DUI lawyers.  Former Lance Cpl. Elijah Ferguson, who is 22 years-old, was sentenced today for his conviction of 2nd degree murder and driving under the influence causing injury, for a February 2008 accident that killed an Orange County, CA, doctor, and injured the doctor’s wife.  He was sentenced to 15 years to life.

Ironically, the accident occurred several hours after Ferguson attended a driving safety briefing at Camp Pendleton, which specifically addressed the dangers of driving under the influence.  Under Washington drunk driving law, if you kill someone while driving under the influence, you will be charged with one or more very serious felonies.

Dr. Michael Stein, a radiologist, was killed, and his wife injured, when Ferguson’s car rear-ended their car in the coastal town of Newport Beach.  If you are currently facing a WA drunk driving charge, we can help.  Please call our offices to speak with one of our knowledgeable Washington DUI attorneys.