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For the first time at the Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we are offering a scholarship to one lucky student! You may be wondering why applying to scholarships is beneficial…

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The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship- Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully. Scholarship applications that are incomplete or otherwise do not follow instructions will not be considered.

Who Is Eligible?

Any high school or college student is eligible to apply for this scholarship. The student must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year institution for the upcoming semester.

A minimum GPA is not required.

How to Apply:

  1. Create a short video that explains why you are interested in law (or a related field), what your dreams and goals are, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.

The video can be serious, funny, inspiring—whatever you want! Creativity is encouraged. The video must be 30-120 seconds in length.

  1. Upload the video to YouTube.

The video must use the title and description format below.

Title: The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship – [YOUR NAME]

Description: [LINK] [YOUR SUMMARY OF VIDEO CONTENT] This video is an application for The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship. This scholarship, offered by Tacoma law firm The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, will be given to one student who demonstrates interest in and passion for the law or a related field.

Visit YouTube Support if you have questions about how to upload a video. If you do not have a YouTube channel, click here.

  1. Share the video online, on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and any other social media networks on which you have a profile.

The number of likes that the video receives on YouTube will be taken into account when selecting a winner. Videos should have 20 or more likes.

  1. Submit your application here.  Your application must include a link to your video and an essay expanding on the content of your video .

The essay must be 500-1000 words.

Enter your email below to begin the application process. 


 

How Do I Get Likes on My Video?

Post a link to your video on any of the following social media sites.

  • Facebook
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  • LinkedIn
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  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Blogger

Ask family and friends to go to the link and like your video. They can post your video on their social media profiles as well! Don’t be afraid to post your video more than once on your social media profiles. Your friends might not see your video in their newsfeed, or they might need a reminder to go to the link.

When Is the Deadline?

All applications must be submitted by February 28, 2015.

How Is the Winner Chosen?

The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of his or her video. The number of likes that the video receives will also be taken into consideration, so make sure to share it!

Please read our Terms and Conditions regarding the scholarship selection process.

When Is the Winner Announced?

The winner will be announced on April 2, 2015. He or she will be contacted by email. A check made out to the institution in which he or she is enrolled will be sent to the address provided in the scholarship application no later than 30 days after the announcement.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding.

Ready? Enter your email address to get started! 

Important note: The scholarship award will be paid via check directly to the institution in which the winning student is enrolled. The winner will be required to provide all information regarding his or her enrollment that is necessary to administer the scholarship funds, including (but not limited to) the name of the institution and his or her student ID number. If the winner decides to attend a school other than the one provided, it is his or her responsibility to notify GNGF (513-244-2016) so that a revised check may be sent.

The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship Application

The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship Application

Before submitting your application, please read our Scholarship Instructions and our Terms and Conditions. Applications that do not adhere to the scholarship instructions will not be considered.

Scholarship applications are due February 28, 2015.

To apply for The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship of $1,000, please fill out and submit the application below.

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The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship

Why should you apply to scholarships?

Thanks to everyone who participated in the first annual The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship!

Our winner Angelica’s passion for and interest in her video was immediately apparent. The video explained her enthusiasm for the legal field in a creative, thoughtful manner.

Join us in congratulating Angelica! We are proud to help a member of the Tacoma, Washington community to continue her dreams of pursuing an education in law.

Finally, thank you to all of our applicants.

Please check back next year to apply again for The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship.

Repeat and Felony DUIs

Repeat DUI offenders in the state of Washington can face fairly harsh penalties—and those penalties may be getting harsher. Under the Revised Code of Washington 46.51.502, if you are found driving while impaired by drugs, alcohol, or a combination, you can be convicted of DUI. The BAC level in the state—and in every state—for impairment is 0.08 percent or higher. In Washington State, a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) blood concentration of 5.0 or higher is considered impaired. When facing DUI charges, whether you have any prior DUI convictions can make a significant difference in the penalties you will face if convicted.

Washington prosecutors rarely have much sympathy for multiple DUI offenders, as the DUI laws in the state are intended to deter drivers from repeated actions. This means that if you already have two convictions for DUI in the state, you could be labeled a repeat offender—which brings additional consequences. Washington has what is known as a lookback period, which determines when a DUI conviction will count as a prior offense. Suppose you are facing a DUI charge today in the state of Washington. The lookback period will be seven years from the date you are arrested, and if you have a similar offense within that seven-year period, the current charges will be considered a subsequent offense. If your last DUI conviction was more than seven years ago, you will now be charged with a first-time DUI, and, if convicted, your penalties will reflect a first-time DUI.

Penalties Associated with a Second Washington State DUI

If you have one prior conviction for a DUI within the past seven years, you are now facing a second DUI. Assuming your BAC was lower than .15 percent, you are facing the following penalties if convicted:

  • From 30 days to 364 days in jail, with a mandatory minimum of 30 days in custody and
  • 60 days of Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM);
  • A fine, up to a maximum of $5,000;
  • Suspension of your driver’s license for two years with an ignition interlock for 2 years;
  • Community service (sometimes in lieu of jail time);
  • Drug and alcohol assessment, with alcohol or drug treatment and VIP program
  • Court-ordered ignition interlock device installation, or
  • Probation court or formal probation.

A second DUI with a BAC of .15 percent or higher brings all the same penalties as above, however the jail time can be between 45 days and 364 days, and EHM can be up to 90 days. A driver’s license suspension can be 900 days, rather than two years with a higher BAC.

Penalties Associated with a Third Washington State DUI

Should you have two or more DUI convictions within the previous seven years, you will face a third DUI charge. If your BAC at the time of your arrest was less than .15 percent, you face the following penalties if convicted:

  • From 90 days to 364 days in jail, with a mandatory requirement of 90 days in custody, and
  • 120 days of Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM);
  • A fine, up to a maximum of $5,000;
  • Suspension of your driver’s license for three years;
  • Drug and alcohol assessment;
  • Drug and alcohol treatment with VIP program;
  • Ignition interlock device, with a 10-year requirement if 5 years was previously imposed;
  • Probation court or formal probation.

A third DUI with a BAC of .15 percent or higher brings all the same penalties as above, however, the jail time can be between 120 days and 364 days, and EHM can be up to 150 days. A driver’s license suspension can be four years, rather than three years with a higher BAC.

Penalties Associated with a Fourth or Subsequent Washington State DUI Within 10 Years

The lookback period changes to ten years (rather than seven), when you are facing a fourth or subsequent Washington DUI. In other words, if you have three or more DUI convictions (or reduced DUI convictions) over the prior ten years, you may be charged with a Class B felony, rather than a gross misdemeanor. While any criminal conviction—misdemeanor or felony—on your criminal record can make your life much more difficult, having a felony conviction on your criminal record can truly alter your future. You may find it extremely difficult to obtain employment and are now ineligible for a federal student loan to return to college.

If you have ever had a vehicular homicide or vehicular assault in your lifetime, any DUI charge will be charged as a Class B felony.

If you plan to go to college, and you’re charged with any sort of drug offense or DUI it is important for you to consult an experienced attorney immediately. You could now find it difficult to gain admission to the college or university of your choice. Even if accepted to a college or university, you could now be ineligible for grants and scholarships as well as most financial aid. You may have worked hard to obtain a professional license which you are now ineligible for, could have difficulty obtaining an auto loan, and might even find it difficult to be approved for an apartment rental. You may find that a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction can trigger changes to your child custody or visitation rights (in favor of the other parent), and can have an effect on your immigration status (your visa could be denied or revoked, or you could be denied citizenship or permanent residency status).

In addition to the many collateral consequences associated with a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction in the state of Washington, you face very harsh criminal penalties, including:

  • Up to ten years in prison;
  • A fine as large as $20,000
  • Suspension of your driver’s license for four years;
  • Drug and alcohol assessment;
  • Drug and alcohol counseling;
  • Court-ordered ignition interlock device installation, and
  • Probation.

How Experienced DUI Lawyers from the Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Can Help

If you are facing a repeat or felony DUI after an arrest for drunk driving in Washington, it is imperative that you seek highly qualified legal representation. At the Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we are prepared to fully investigate your situation, determining the best defense on your behalf.

When possible, we may challenge one or more of the following: the legality of your stop, the legality of your arrest, the reliability of your BAC test, whether the BAC test was properly administered, whether your breath or blood sample was contaminated, whether the individual performing the BAC test was qualified, and whether the BAC equipment was in good working order.

Our DUI lawyers fully understand the potential consequences of a repeat or felony DUI and will fight hard on your behalf to help you avoid this conviction. If this is not possible, we will work to minimize the penalties and consequences associated with a conviction. Contact the Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden today to speak to a top DUI defense lawyer in Western Washington.

Tacoma Defense Lawyers at The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Give Back to Local Students

[Tacoma, WA] – As proud members of the greater Tacoma, Washington community, the team of lawyers at The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden believe that everyone—if they so desire—should have a chance to receive a college education.

In the early 1980s, Barbara A. Bowden was a young woman eager to begin her law education in Western Washington. Even back then, tuition costs were quite lofty, and they’ve unfortunately only increased. With an amazing support system around her Barbara was able to graduate from the University of Puget Sound Law School in 1985 and begin contributing to our great community in a professional setting.

Today, Barbara wants to pass on the help she received back then. She is fortunate now to have a solid team of Washington educated lawyers and paralegals. The law firm wants to share their passion with local students and help foster a love of the law and learning in a younger generation.

The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student interested in the legal field or a related field, such as government, politics, finance, or criminal justice. The annual scholarship is open to any student who has attended or is currently attending high school in the Tacoma, Washington area. The student must be pursuing higher education at an accredited two-year or four-year university.

“My team and I believe that education is truly where life’s journey begins. We are so fortunate to have attended great schools in the state of Washington, and we want to offer the same opportunity to a local student shares our passions about the law or a similar field,” said Barbara A. Bowden.

For more information on how to apply for The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship, please visit //trafficticketsgone.com/scholarship. All applications must be submitted by February 28, 2015, and the winner will be announced on April 2, 2015.

At The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, dedicated attorneys work to defend people who have received traffic tickets or been charged with DUIs. The firm’s attorneys work tirelessly to defend clients’ constitutional rights and preserve their driving privileges. The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden is led by Bowden, and includes four experienced associate attorneys.

For more information, visit The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, call (253)-473-4262, or email bowdenlaw@comcast.net.

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About The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden: Serving the communities of Western Washington, the defense attorneys at The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden are dedicated to working with clients to get fight for their rights. Whether their clients have been charged with a DUI, given a traffic ticket, or have experienced an infringement on their rights, the attorneys at The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden are experienced and ready to fight for their rights. To find out more, call (253)-473-4262 for a free consultation.

 

 

Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer:

There is a limit of one application and one essay per student. The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden employees and any family members are not eligible to participate. Any submission that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, illegible, late, plagiarized, or otherwise deemed objectionable will be automatically disqualified. In addition, any student that is found to not meet the eligibility requirements mentioned above will be automatically disqualified.

Applicants should be aware that simply because an applicant may be eligible for The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship does not guarantee that such eligible applicant will receive the scholarship.

The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship winner will be selected by a third party (GNGF, LLC), though The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden reserves the right to participate in the selection process. The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden and GNGF, LLC does not discriminate in the selection of scholarship recipients on the basis of race, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or upon any other prohibited basis.

By submitting an application to The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden Promising Leaders of Tacoma Scholarship, you and your parents or legal guardians release and agree to hold harmless The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden and each of their partners or employees from any liability whatsoever in connection with submitting an application, accepting any prize, or anything that may arise related to the scholarship.

No applications or essays will be returned to the submitter. The application and essay will become the property ofThe Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, and The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden may use them as it sees fit.

By submitting an application, you accept the terms and conditions which are non-negotiable and subject to change at the sole discretion of The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden.

The scholarship award will be paid via check directly to the institution in which the winning student is enrolled. The winner will be required to provide all information regarding his or her enrollment that is necessary to administer the scholarship funds, including (but not limited to) the name of the institution and his or her student ID number. If the winner decides to attend a school other than the one provided, it is his or her responsibility to notify GNGF (513-444-2016 or scholarship@gngf.com) so that a revised check may be sent.