King County Seeks To Have DUI Breath Tests Admitted Into Evidence

Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous crimes in our community. According to the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission in 2008, drunk drivers accounted for 233 of the 522 people killed on Washington’s roadways. Nationwide, nearly 13,000 people were killed in 2007 in crashes involving a driver with an illegal BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .08 or higher. Learn more . . .

Crime in Context

The end of 2009 allows us to review King County year-end statistics to identify and examine crime trends that emerged during the past year: Learn more . . .

MIDD -- Your Tax Dollars At Work

In 2006, the Washington State Legislature passed legislation authorizing counties to collect a new sales tax levy of one-tenth of 1% to fund services for the Mentally Ill and Drug Dependent. This tax, commonly referred to as "MIDD," raises approximately $45 million annually and is currently funding the development of important programs like: Learn more . . .

Haq Sentenced for His 2006 Attack on the Jewish Federation

On January 14, defendant Naveed Haq was sentenced to a mandatory term of life in prison without possibility of release after he was convicted of Aggravated First Degree Murder, three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder, Unlawful Imprisonment, and Malicious Harassment ("hate crime") for his armed attack of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle in July of 2006. Learn more . . .

King County Bar Association Honors Senior DPA

Congratulations to Senior DPA, Maggie Nave, who has been nominated for the King County Bar Association's Young Lawyer Division's "Outstanding Mentor" award. Maggie is Chair of the PAO's District Court Unit, where she supervises and mentors brand-new DPAs who have recently graduated from law school and have begun their legal careers in the PAO prosecuting misdemeanors. The DPAs who work under Maggie consistently describe her as kind, patient, knowledgeable and calming. Thank you Maggie for all you do for the PAO.

Repeat Burglar of the Month

The PAO's fight against repeat burglars -- known as the Repeat Burglar Initiative or "RBI" -- began in June of 2009, and has been paying off.

Twenty-two year old defendant Sou Voei Saetern, was the leader of a nine-member burglary ring known as "The Gold Lexus Crew" Learn more . . .

Comcast Newsmakers

Dan Satterberg was recently interviewed by Comcast Newsmakers as part of its regular four-and-a-half-minute interview program that airs on CNN Headline News. To watch Dan's interview regarding the PAO's approach to truancy prevention, please click this link.

Legislative Update

The Washington State 2010 legislative session began January 11. Listed below are proposed bills that Dan and other PAO DPAs have testified in favor of: Learn more . . .

Community & Speaking Events

Dan Satterberg enjoys attending and speaking at community events.  If you would like to invite Dan or someone from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to speak to your group, please email the office at this link Prosecuting Attorney.

In January, Dan spoke to the following organizations or at the following events:

• The Washington Defender's Association Continuing Legal Education program at Seattle University;

• The Seattle Yacht Club;

• The South King County Public Officials Breakfast; and

• The King County Bar Association's Future of the Law Institute