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A DUI arrest in Washington often brings an immediate and urgent question: am I going to lose my license? For many Seattle drivers, the ability to drive is tied directly to work, family responsibilities, and daily life. The answer is not always straightforward. In Washington, you can lose your license after a DUI, but [...]
If you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Washington, the rules of the road are stricter for you - even when you’re not behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle. Many commercial drivers are surprised to learn that a DUI in their personal vehicle can still have serious consequences for their CDL status [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge in Washington, one of the first questions you may have is: “Will I be put on probation?” The quick answer is typically “yes,” as probation is a standard part of DUI sentencing in our state. But what probation looks like, how long it lasts, and what conditions you’ll [...]
Under Washington law, a commercial DUI is when a commercial driver’s license (CDL) holder operates a commercial vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 or higher. A commercial DUI is a serious crime that could lead to a life-long suspension of a person's CDL. [...]
There are certain circumstances under Washington law in which a driving under the influence (DUI) charge might lead to a felony conviction (for example, if the conviction is your fourth DUI conviction). A felony DUI conviction can result in serious consequences, including a state prison sentence of up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled [...]
Washington law says it’s a crime for a person under the age of 21 to possess or consume alcohol. The offense is charged as a gross misdemeanor and can lead to a jail term of up to one year. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is being [...]
It is a criminal offense in Washington to furnish, or give, alcohol to a minor. The crime is a serious misdemeanor that can leave you serving a county jail term of one year. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any type of alcohol-related charge, such [...]
Under Washington law, vehicular homicide while intoxicated is the crime where you kill someone while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The offense is charged as a serious felony and a conviction can lead to a life behind bars. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are facing any type [...]
You are guilty of “fourth-time DUI” under Washington law if you receive a fourth conviction for driving under the influence within 10 years of three or more prior DUI convictions. A fourth-time DUI carries harsher penalties than a first-time DUI, including longer jail time and increased fines. If you or a loved one was charged with a fourth [...]
A “third-time DUI” under Washington law is when you receive a third conviction for driving under the influence within seven years of two prior DUI convictions. A third-time DUI carries harsher penalties than a first-time DUI, including longer jail time and increased fines. If you or a loved one was charged with a third DUI offense, please contact [...]
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