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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Can I Get Jail Time for a DUI in Washington State?
August 24th, 2023
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…
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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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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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After a DUI License Suspension - Get Legal
April 28th, 2017
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…
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Throw Minors in Prison for Marijuana?
September 20th, 2015
The recent legislative tinkering with the law legalizing marijuana in Washington State, has increased the level of criminal consequences faced by anyone under the age of 21 who possesses marijuana. Recent legislation raised the crime level for minor…
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Categories: DUI Penalties
Jon Scott Fox Listed as "Super Lawyer" for 2015
September 20th, 2015
(2017 Update!) Jon Scott Fox has been named a 2017 “Super Lawyer” by the Super Lawyers rating service which names outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional ac…
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Defending DUIs in Washington Treatise 2015
September 20th, 2015
The book Defending DUIs in Washington contains latest in the law and technology in the field of DUIs and is referenced by attorney and judge alike as authoritative. Every phase of defending a DUI case effectively is covered in the manual. The author…
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