Understanding Mandatory Minimums and Alternatives Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Washington State, carrying strict penalties that can significantly impact your life. One of the most pressing concerns for individuals facing a DUI charge is whether jail time is mandatory. This blog will explore the mandatory minimum jail sentences for DUI … Read more
In the latest legislative session, Washington state has passed House Bill 1493, introducing significant changes to DUI laws. These amendments will affect both first-time offenders and those facing felony DUI charges. Here’s a detailed look at the key updates: 1. Expanded Lookback Period for Felony DUI Charges 2. Sentencing Alternatives for Felony DUI Convictions 3. … Read more
On January 1, 2022, the State of Washington will enact new laws related to DUI sentencing. These laws give the judge more flexibility when sentencing on DUIs with the mandatory minimum laws in Washington. First Offense – House Arrest Option The court will now be able to order house arrest or the 24/7 sobriety program … Read more
Client is a commercial truck driver with a CDL license and was charged with DUI in Clark County WA. Client was pulled over on I-5 freeway and arrested for DUI after a night out drinking. He requested a DOL license hearing and we won the hearing based on a officer error in the investigation. We … Read more
DUI Accident Reduce to Reckless Driving Client was charged with a DUI after getting into an accident with another vehicle in the middle of the night. The client was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital where medical staff found her blood alcohol level to be 4 times the legal limit. We managed to settle … Read more
DUI Charge Dismissed Client was charged with DUI when she was pulled over on SR 500 for weaving in her lane and driving too slow for traffic. The police officers found evidence of alcohol and marijuana and arrested her. We exposed errors in the police officer’s investigation that violated my clients rights and the … Read more
Client was facing a minimum of 45 days jail and 90 days house arrest on his second DUI in seven years. Client was pulled over for lane travel violations and an illegal turn. He was arrested for DUI and took a breath test, which resulted in a reading over .17 BAC. We successfully fought to … Read more
Deferred Prosecution is a program available to those charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor crimes in Washington. RCW Chapter 10.05 lays out the framework for the program. The program allows a defendant to avoid a conviction and its penalties by entering into and successfully completing the program. The defendant has to state under oath that … Read more
New DUI Laws for 2016 The Washington State Legislature has passed two new bills that further increase penalties for DUIs. Over the past few years Washington has created more aggressive laws to punish DUI offenders than virtually any other state, these two laws will further that trend. The first bill increases the classification of a … Read more
Marijuana DUI Statistics After the passage of the marijuana initiative in Washington last year, there has been a record number of marijuana DUI arrests. Statistics released by the Washington State Patrol show that in the first 6 months of the new law 745 drivers that were pulled over for suspicion of DUI tested positive for … Read more