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… Read More

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… 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

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