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A law passed in Washington in 2021 as part of a law enforcement reform package has led to a series of high-speed pursuits in the Evergreen State. The law prevents police from pursuing suspects unless they are suspected of driving under the influence or may have...
Driving under the influence is a grave offense - in Washington and the rest of the country, for that matter. Unfortunately, while everyone knows that driving under the result is a bad idea, it’s common for drivers to plan a night out only to realize too late that...
Anyone who drives after drinking alcohol could face arrest for a DUI. Someone might think they can navigate Washington roads after one or two drinks but their resultant erratic driving may end when the police stop the car. Things could be worse if the driver causes an...
If you have been convicted of DUI in Washington state, you know how devastating it can be both personally and financially. In a best-case-scenario, no one was injured during the infraction. Getting a DUI, though overwhelming, can be used as a positive turning-point to...
Persons arrested for drunk driving in Washington may face serious legal troubles. Various promotional campaigns may raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence, but some drivers still take to the roads intoxicated. Information campaigns and drunk...
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...
