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In the state of Washington, a DUI charge could either be a misdemeanor or a felony. The severity of the charge will depend on the facts of the case as well as if you have been convicted of this offense in the past. Why a DUI might be a felony charge If you cause...
DUI charges may happen throughout the year, especially on weekends and holidays, when people are out celebrating or gathering with Washington friends and family. Being aware of your own responsibility as well as that of others may help you avoid the deadly combination...
Each state sets its own parameters for penalties following a DUI conviction. Regardless of the chemical causing impairment, penalties are the same for the actual charge of DUI. Courts are not obligated to follow a policy of ordering minimum penalties, which means that...
Getting stopped for a DUI in Washington doesn't always mean that you will lose your driving privileges. If this is your first offense, you can usually expect at least some measure of leniency. Things may get even better if you can prove that the police made mistakes...
When Washington authorities levy a charge of driving under the influence against you and that charge leads to a conviction, you must install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for a set period once you regain the legal right to drive. How long the device...
Washington takes incidents of drunk driving very seriously. If a person is suspected of DUI, a police officer can stop them and make them take a field sobriety test. There are several types of these tests. Standing on one foot A common field sobriety test involves...
When you face charges for drunk driving, you could be looking at much more than a simple fine, or even time in jail. The long-lasting consequences of a DUI conviction can affect multiple areas of your life, and these impacts can last for years to come. Thus, you would...
When a Washington traffic stop leads to a charge of driving under the influence, you may face quite a few penalties if that charge ends with a conviction. You may have to pay large fines, surrender your license or install an ignition interlock device on your car that...
When officers in Washington pull motorists over on suspicion of drunk driving, they often use roadside breath test devices. These machines help determine a driver’s blood alcohol content level and whether they are driving while over the legal limit of 0.08. The issue...
You face a variety of consequences if the state of Washington convicts you of DUI. You may lose your driving privileges, pay fines and see increases in your auto insurance rates. You may also experience sanctions at your job. However, you may think you can avoid some...
