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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...
The vast majority of Americans are aware of the dangers related to drunk driving. Additionally, most are aware that the law attaches serious legal and financial penalties to a DUI conviction. However, even though most people understand that driving drunk is dangerous,...
Statistics show that 25% of fatal crashes involve alcohol, so Washington has enacted strict laws regarding those who drive under the influence of alcohol. A driver charged with DUI in Yakima could face stiff penalties. Overview of Washington DUI laws In this state, it...
When a police siren sounds behind you, the approaching officer may suspect you of DUI. If so, the officer will pull you over and ask you to perform a field sobriety test. Since officers use these tests to determine if you have too much alcohol in your system, you...
