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Can You Enter Canada with a DUI?

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
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Categories: DUI Information
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Can You Get a DUI on a Bike?

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
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Categories: DUI Information
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Why Hire a DUI Attorney?

Being charged with a DUI in Washington can come with severe consequences. With your liberty and livelihood on the line, it’s crucial to have legal representation to fight the charges against you. Whether it’s your first DUI or you’ve been convi… Read More
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Categories: DUI Information

Finding a Defense Lawyer During a Pandemic

The Fox Law Firm is open and available during these very difficult times. Zoom conferences are the next best thing to an in-person consultation, and in those meetings I can advise as to legal procedure, next steps in your case, and share with you doc… Read More
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DUI Mandatory Impound Is Unconstitutional

Today the Washington State Supreme Court found Washington State’s Mandatory Tow Law to be unconstitutional. The law, known as Hailey’s Law, requires police to impound the vehicle driven by a person they arrest for DUI. No exceptions. Unde… Read More
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Categories: DUI Arrests

Critical Deadline - 7 days If Arrested on or after January 1, 2019

If you have been arrested for DUI after 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2019 or thereafter, and you want to challenge the suspension of your license, you must postmark the Driver’s Hearing Request no later than seven days after the arrest. If you miss th… Read More
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Categories: DUI Arrests

The E-DUI Law is a Feel-Good Hypocrisy

Law enforcement has announced that “E-DUI” enforcement patrols will be stepped up in April with over 150 Washington police agencies participating. “E-DUI” refers to Washington State’s distracted driving law which went in… Read More
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State's New Breathalyzer Can't Be Trusted

In a DUI case, the breath test results can send you to jail. Juries generally place great faith in breath tests, reasoning that the State wouldn’t use a breathalyzer that can’t be trusted. Technology has changed things. The first breath t… Read More
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Categories: DUI Arrests

Police Can GPS Track You After A DUI

Who knew? Police can track you via GPS after a DUI. A Washington State DUI conviction carries with it a requirement of at least one year of ignition interlock on any car that you drive. Even before a conviction, a license suspension means you can’t… Read More
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After a DUI License Suspension - Get Legal

After a DUI License Suspension – Get Legal Avoiding license suspension is one of the goals of a DUI attorney, but no attorney can guarantee a win on this front. When a suspension is imposed, knowing the proper steps to take after the suspension… Read More
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