City of Bellevue v. Ohlson

Jeffrey A. Ohlson was charged in Bellevue District Court with driving while under the influence of intoxicants (DWI). The District Court suppressed the results of a breath test and dismissed the charges after finding Ohlson was denied access to counsel. The King County Superior Court reversed the District Court on the suppression issue, but affirmed the dismissal of charges because the City of Bellevue (City) did not provide Ohlson actual contact with a public defender. The City appeals the dismissal of the DWI charge on this basis. Ohlson cross-appeals alleging the Superior Court erred in…