State v. Williams

David Basque and Glen Williams seek to reverse orders of the Kitsap County Superior Court, which voided orders of the Kitsap County District Court deferring prosecution of traffic charges against each of them. They contend that the district court judges need not, as the Superior Court concluded, require them to show proof of automobile liability insurance in order for them to be eligible for deferred prosecution. We reverse.

David Basque and Glen Williams were separately charged in Kitsap County District Court with the offense of driving while intoxicated. They each petitioned the District…