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DUI · CRIMINAL DEFENSE · PERSONAL INJURY
First DUI consequences can be jail and fines in Washington State. However, if you hire an attorney to help you, it is unlikely that you will do any jail time and you may even be able to keep your license to drive. A private defense attorney will handle your DOL or department of licensing hearing. A public defender cannot do that because they can only handle criminal cases.
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, General

Penalties For A First Offense DUI In Washington

Being charged with a DUI in Washington is a scary ordeal, especially if you don’t know how the case may resolve. This blog post is intended to provide some guidance for those new to the criminal justice process. A DUI…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 19, 2023
A DUI case will usually be dismissed if the arresting officer lacked probable cause. Bad driving is not required for a DUI probable cause determination. There are other factors the court will consider and a DUI attorney should always review the reports for a lack of probable cause.
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, General

What Is Probable Cause For A DUI?

Consuming Alcohol Prior To Driving The offense of DUI or Driving Under the Influence consists of “driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.” You can drive after consuming alcohol so long as you are not impaired…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 19, 2023
A person can not be convicted or prosecuted on their statement alone. The prosecutor has a burden to prove that a crime actually occurred. If you tell someone that you murdered a person but the state does not know who it was, how it happened, and has no body, you cannot be charged with murder. Corpus delicti simply refers to the state's minimum burden to establish a crime occurred before moving forward with a prosecution
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, General

DUI and Corpus Delicti

In Latin, Corpus Delicti means “body of the crime.” It is a procedural safeguard that we have in our legal system that basically means that a person may not be convicted of a crime unless it is first proven that…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 19, 2023
A successful deferred prosecution will end in a DUI charge being dismissed.
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, General

What Is A Deferred Prosecution?

If you are facing a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Physical Control charge in the State of Washington, you may be eligible to enter a rigorous but rewarding treatment plan commonly known as a Deferred Prosecution. A successful Deferred…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 19, 2023
Boating or operating a watercraft vessel while drunk or impaired by drugs will result in a Boating Under the Influence criminal charge. A BUI is similar to a DUI and carries serious penalties like jail. If you are on a boat, do not operate that vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, General

Boating Under The Influence – BUI

Most people are aware of the DUI laws in the State of Washington. However, not everyone is aware of the laws that criminalize being under the influence while operating a boat or other vessel. Drinking alcohol on a boat is…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 19, 2023
Most people want to know if they will be going to jail after being charged with a DUI or other misdemeanor. Staying out of jail is the goal for most people. For most DUI cases, it is possible to avoid jail time. The key to avoiding being taken into custody and sitting in jail is to hire an attorney prior to your arraignment or immediately afterward. The sooner you get a DUI criminal defense attorney, the better.
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, General

Will I Go To Jail At My Arraignment?

Staying out of jail is the primary goal for most people facing a DUI or any criminal charge. The good news is that an experienced criminal defense attorney can keep most clients out of jail if the defendant seeks legal…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 12, 2023
If you have been charged with a DUI, Assault, Theft, Reckless, or Hit & Run Criminal Charge in Thurston County, you need to seek the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney for the best advice. There is a DOL hearing as well as criminal case pending and you can lose your license even while getting your criminal DUI case dismissed. Always call a DUI lawyer as soon as you have been arrested. Do not wait for your Arraignment. Call immediately.
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, Uncategorized

DUI & Criminal Charges in Thurston County — Things To Know  

If you were arrested in Thurston County and outside of the City of Olympia or Lacey, you will be charged by the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office. If you were arrested for DUI or another misdemeanor level crime, you will appear…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 9, 2023
Criminal charges like DUI, Assault, MIP and other crimes can impact a students ability to get into college, get scholarships, and get student loans. If you are being investigated for a crime or have been arrested, it is important that you get the best DUI or criminal defense attorney possible right away. For Kitsap or Thurston County cases, contact Witt Law Group immediately.
  • Criminal Defense, DUI, General

Legal Consequences For Teens Planning To Go To College

Being charged with a crime can be overwhelming. If you are young, the long-term consequences can be extra frightening. There are so many issues to tackle. Often, you have both the state attorney and the department of licensing trying to…

  • Witt Law Group
  • March 6, 2023
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