Deferred Prosecution in Washington State DUI Cases
December 14th, 2024
A DUI in Washington can be life changing. Not only can it result in license suspension and loss of job opportunities, but it can also mean you have a permanent criminal record. However, Washington law recognizes that alcoholism and drug addictions ar…
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Categories: DUI Penalties
How Long Does a DUI Stay On Your Record?
December 9th, 2024
Being charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) in Washington can have long-lasting repercussions, impacting your life in more ways than one. If you have been charged, you may be wondering how long a DUI stays on your record. There is a distin…
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Categories: DUI Information
DOL Administrative Hearings
March 26th, 2024
Washington’s DUI laws are among the toughest in the nation. Mandatory license suspension accompanies every DUI arrest where the breath test was refused or where the breath test was at or above the legal limit. If you have been arrested for DUI, it…
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Understanding DUI Breath Tests in Washington State
March 12th, 2024
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…
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Categories: DUI Arrests
How to Prepare for Your DUI Court Case
March 12th, 2024
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…
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Categories: DUI Process
What to Do During a DUI Traffic Stop
March 7th, 2024
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…
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Categories: DUI Arrests
Do Police Have to Read Miranda Rights for a DUI Arrest?
December 28th, 2023
Contributor: Jon Fox
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, you might be wondering whether law enforcement is required to read your Miranda rights. While you may have seen police officers on television or in the movies informing a criminal suspect that they have the right…
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Categories: DUI Arrests
Field Sobriety Tests: What You Should Know
December 21st, 2023
Contributor: Jon Fox
If you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, the officer might ask you to take a field sobriety test. They usually take place on the side of the road after you have been stopped to help law enforcement make a determination as to whether you…
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Categories: DUI Arrests
What to Know About Ignition Interlock Devices
September 29th, 2023
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…
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Categories: DUI Penalties
What to Know About Electronic Home Monitoring Devices and DUIs
September 29th, 2023
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…
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Categories: DUI Penalties
