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![Due to a dispute about the Keller decision, which suppressed breath tests or BAC results, the Kitsap County prosecutor decided to charge DUI cases in Superior Court and delay criminally charging many of the people who were arrested or investigated for DUI in the last three weeks. This means you will only know if you are criminally charged and when your court date is if you receive a summons. If you miss the summons, you will get a warrant for your arrest in addition to your DUI charge. Witt Law Group Attorney Ryan Witt Attorney Jennifer Witt](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/INVESTIGATED-FOR-DUI-AND-RELEASED-WHAT-NOW-768x433.png)
KITSAP DUI – Court Date / Charging Delays
If you were recently investigated or arrested for a DUI or Physical Control charge in Kitsap County, you were likely released and told to “wait for something in the mail.” We have received calls from many people wondering whether they…
![Drivers license suspension for speeding or traffic tickets and gun / firearm restrictions for getting 2 DUI convictions are two new changes in Washington law in 2023. Attorney Ryan Witt Witt Law Group](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WHAT-LEGISLATIVE-GIFTS-DID-WE-GET-THIS-YEAR-768x433.png)
Gifts From The Washington Legislature. Sorry, But You Can’t Return These Gifts.
Every year, the legislature throws a few curve balls when it comes to criminal and civil penalties. This year is no exception! Driver License Suspension for 3 Tickets! We wanted to call your attention to one change that is likely…
![DUI charges in Washington state are very serious. The prosecutors tend to be very tough on DUI cases but there are some good options for avoiding jail time. Even though the law says you face up to 364 days in jail, this is almost never the case. In fact, a very experienced private DUI defense can usually keep you out of a jail entirely. Your best option for no jail is to hire a DUI defense lawyer as soon as you are being investigated or arrested for DUI. Attorney Ryan Witt Witt Law Group](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WILL-YOU-GO-TO-JAIL-FOR-A-DUI-IN-WASHINGTON-STATE-768x433.png)
DUI IN WASHINGTON – JAIL
Violating the DUI laws in Washington State is not particularly hard to do. The reason is that the relevant Washington statute allows for the prosecutor to convict you regardless of whether you meet the per se .08 BAC standard. And, since…
![After a car accident or crash, you must keep track of injuries and who is at fault. There are a lot of steps to do this correctly so you do not go to collections on your medical bills. The person who caused the accident is not going to pay your medical bills until the end of your case so you need to get legal advice from a personal injury attorney about how to handle the bills before the case settles. Witt Law Group Ryan Witt Jennifer Witt](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DOCUMENTING-INJURIES-AFTER-AN-ACCIDENT-768x433.png)
How to Manage Injuries After A Car Accident
Documenting an injury after a car accident is critical for both medical and legal purposes. Initially, some injuries may not present themselves or be obvious to a non-medical professional. Depending on the severity of the accident, you may want to…
![Drug and Alcohol or Chemical Dependency Assessments or Evaluations are very important in DUI cases or other criminal defense cases in which drugs or alcohol were involved. It is important to go to an agency that your DUI defense attorney recommends because not all of the agencies give you a fair evaluation. Many offer the treatment you need so there is a potential conflict of interest. Some agencies have a very high rate of recommending treatment even when the person does not appear to have a dependency issue. The same issue can come up with ignition interlock installations. Some companies can get it installed in a timely way and there are fewer complaints with false blows. Since violations are reported to probation and the court, it is important to use a reliable blow & go company.](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CANT-GET-INTO-YOUR-ASSESSMENT-OR-INSTALL-YOUR-IGNITION-INTERLOCK-YOU-MAY-HAVE-A-BIG-PROBLEM-768x644.png)
ALERT: Delays In Drug & Alcohol Assessments And Ignition Interlock Installations Are Causing Problems
When we have sign up a new client, we provide a detailed list of proactive steps we want our client to do. There are several reasons for this but, mostly, it has a significant impact on the ability to positively…
![Can I appear on my phone or computer for court? In many criminal cases, the defendant can appear via zoom for court but it depends on the jurisdiction and the stage of the case. Some courts make you appear in person for your arraignment but allow you to appear on zoom for the rest of the case. DUI Attorney Ryan Witt Witt Law Group](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IS-ZOOM-COURT-AN-OPTION-768x433.jpg)
Do I Have To Go To Court In Person?
This will depend on where you were criminally charged. Typically, if you are facing a felony charge, you must appear in person in nearly every county in the state. However, if you are facing a misdemeanor, it is much trickier…
![Refusing the breathalyzer or BAC during a DUI / DWI stop. Witt Law Group. Ryan Witt](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/REFUSED-THE-BREATHALYZER-AT-THE-STATION-768x433.png)
Is It Bad To Refuse The Breathalyzer Test?
Yes. In the vast majority of DUI arrests, it is a bad idea to refuse the BAC. Washington is an implied consent state so, by driving on our roads, you agree to avail yourself to such tests when requested by…
![DUI / DWI with an accident involved. Contact a DUI criminal defense attorney. Witt Law Group](https://wittlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dui-with-accident-1-768x433.png)
DUI With An Accident
A DUI charge is stressful enough but when you add in an accident, there is potential for things to get a lot worse. You should not delay in getting very experienced advice. This is not the time to call your…