There are many reasons hiring a local DUI & criminal defense attorney can be advantageous. It can be hard to articulate all of the benefits because, often, it is just an “understanding” that local experience brings. However, some benefits are…
In Washington State, there are mandatory penalties for DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence) convictions, which can include jail time. These penalties can vary based on factors such as prior offenses, the level of impairment, whether an accident occurred, and other…
If you are arrested over the weekend for DUI/DWI and are told there is a no bail hold, it is likely because you have a past DUI or a charge that was originally charged as a DUI and reduced. A…
The Brady List, also referred to as a Potential Impeachable Disclosure, includes a list of individuals, such as police officers, prosecutors, and others, who have been deemed to have committed some offense that makes them “suspect” in terms of their…
In Washington, a person charged with DUI (and other offenses) may face a driver’s license suspension via two avenues that, in most cases, occur simultaneously. The DOL hearing is the “civil” side of the case. Your arraignment, pretrial hearings, and…
If you’re driving in Washington state, it’s important to know about something called “implied consent.” Essentially, when you got your driver’s license, you agreed to follow certain rules of the road. One of the rules involves the breathalyzer test. And,…
After a DUI /DWI arrest, there are two methods in which your driving privilege can be suspended. Administrative Suspension After Arrest – Department of Licensing After your arrest, the officer will submit evidence of your breathalyzer or your refusal to…
Court Ordered Drug & Alcohol Testing — The UA In the criminal justice world, the urine drug test is abbreviated to UA. Your lawyer, probation, and many others will report whether your UA was positive or negative for substances. It…
If you are facing a misdemeanor or felony criminal charge and have been sentenced in Thurston County District Court or Superior Court, you will report to the Thurston County Jail. Thurston County DUI and Physical Control Information What To Bring…
When you are facing a DUI/DWI or Physical Control charge, one of the more minor issues that arises is the specialized insurance certificate you must acquire. Once you are eligible to be reinstated or are seeking the Ignition Interlock License,…
