Most people know what a DUI breathalyzer is. However, there are two different types of breath tests used in Washington State — the portable breath test and the official breath test — and it’s essential to understand the difference. While the po… Read More

Preparing to appear in court for a DUI case can be stressful and overwhelming. Depending on the facts surrounding your DUI, the legal consequences can be steep — ranging from jail time, license suspension, monetary fines, probation, and a criminal… Read More

Being pulled over for a DUI in Washington can be a terrifying experience. However, there are certain procedures and protocols involved in every DUI traffic stop — and it’s important to know what to do if you find yourself in this situation. While… Read More

If you’ve been convicted of a DUI or your license was suspended due to a breath test over .08 or refusing a breath test, DOL will require you to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle if you want to continue to drive. This device can… Read More

Washington State has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation — a jail sentence can be imposed for any DUI conviction, even a first offense. However, due to the pre-existing system-wide problem of jail overcrowding, Electronic Home Detention is… Read More

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Washington, you may be wondering whether jail time can be imposed. The state takes drinking and driving offenses very seriously and the penalties can be severe — even if you do… Read More

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in Washington that can lead to serious ramifications, including jail time, monetary fines, license suspension, and reputational damage. While a first conviction can come with steep penalties… Read More

All citizens in this country have the Constitutional right to travel in their vehicles free from unjustified police interference. So you may be wondering, “Are DUI checkpoints legal?” DUI traffic stops that are merely based upon a hunch — or ar… Read More