How Police Body Cameras and Video Evidence Can Impact a DUI Case
April 15th, 2025
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Washington, you may feel overwhelmed, terrified, and uncertain about what happens next. One of the most powerful pieces of evidence in your case could be the police bodycam footage. B…
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Categories: DUI Arrests
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
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
Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?
August 24th, 2023
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…
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Finding a Defense Lawyer During a Pandemic
April 21st, 2020
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…
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DUI Mandatory Impound Is Unconstitutional
October 17th, 2019
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…
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Categories: DUI Arrests
Critical Deadline - 7 days If Arrested on or after January 1, 2019
December 31st, 2018
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…
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The E-DUI Law is a Feel-Good Hypocrisy
April 8th, 2018
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…
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