The Spokane County deputy prosecutor who didn’t file a felony drunken driving charge against 
a man with a history of dangerous crashes said she’s not sure she has enough evidence to make the charge stick.
James L. Crabtree, 49, appeared in court Tuesday and was told that a previous judge’s order that he not drive was lifted because prosecutors had not filed charging documents.
Deputy Prosecutor Mary Ann Brady said she expects to eventually charge Crabtree with something, but possibly not the felony driving under the influence charge being sought by investigators.
Read the rest of Tom Clouse’s story here.
Nov. 30: No charge means DUI suspect can drive
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