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

Under Washington State law, anyone who operates a motor vehicle is deemed to have given their consent to take a breath test upon arrest for a DUI. While a driver has the right to refuse a breathalyzer, it’s important to understand that this can com… Read More

Due to Washington’s close proximity to the Canadian border, many U.S. citizens may travel into the country for business, leisure, and to visit family. However, it’s essential to understand that an American may have difficulty entering Canada with… Read More

It is well known that it is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the state of Washington. Most people are also aware that if convicted of a DUI, serious consequences can follow — including license suspension or re… Read More