Defending Your Rights in Washington If you have been charged with a DUI, it can be a time of great confusion, regret, and fear. A split-second decision to get behind the wheel while under the influence can have far-reaching consequences you didn't anticipate. Washington is one of the strictest states regarding its DUI policies and [...]
What is the Outcome of a DUI Charge? The consequences of a DUI charge can be life-altering, especially if you’re sentenced to incarceration for the offense. The judge may also impose hefty fines that put a dent in your finances. Given the uncertainty of the outcome and with so much at stake, you should consider [...]
What Are the Changes in Washington State DUI Laws? Washington has strict DUI laws and doesn't treat people accused of the offense lightly. At the beginning of 2022, the state made significant changes to the sentencing of DUI charges, outlining new laws on the punishments to be enacted once an accused person is convicted. Understanding [...]
DUI offenses rank high among the most common crimes in the country. Being arrested for DUI isn't good, and the consequences can be terrifying and complicated. The arrest record can also impact your life for many years. While most drivers arrested for DUI are usually good people with clean driving records, those convicted usually face [...]
Several factors could lead to a DUI arrest, including an accident, traffic rules violations like speeding, failing to signal, or simply pulling over for one reason or another. If an officer stops you on suspicion of drunk driving, they'll administer sobriety tests. They will make an arrest based on the "totality of evidence" if they [...]
In the Seattle area or anywhere else, an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) can be terrifying. Will your driver’s license be suspended? Will you be charged with a felony? Will you go to jail? One thing is certain. You will need legal help from the right Seattle DUI attorney. Driving under the influence [...]
It should come as no surprise that both federal and state authorities take drug offenses very seriously. Anyone who knows anything about the subject will tell you that being caught with illegal drugs can land you in more trouble than you were bargaining for, and the amount of drugs that you happen to have on [...]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a factor in most fatal traffic collisions that involve teens. If you’re a teenager’s parent in the state of Washington, our Seattle DUI lawyers ask that you speak frequently with your teenager regarding the dangers of intoxicated driving. No teenager should be convicted of DUI. It’s a conviction that [...]
If you are accused of DUI (driving under the influence) in the state of Washington, you will actually be facing two types of charges – a criminal charge and an “administrative” charge. It’s not “double jeopardy,” and in fact, most states have a similar two-part approach to handling DUI cases. A DUI lawyer in Seattle [...]
What can happen if you are charged with driving under the influence – DUI – in the state of Washington? How can a Seattle DUI lawyer help? The penalties, including possible jail time, can be quite harsh, but keep reading, because if you now face a driving under the influence charge in Washington – or [...]
