Reckless Driving
If you are charged with Reckless Driving, the state must prove that you drove a motor vehicle in a reckless manner evidencing willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. This can be shown in a multitude…
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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Gun Rights Restriction Due To DUI
A new 2023 law could make you guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree if you have custody, control, or possession of a firearm after you have two DUIs on your record within 7 years.…
My Public Defender Won’t Return My Calls
We take a lot of calls from frustrated defendants who can’t make contact with their assigned lawyer. Not only are they frustrated, they are usually pretty scared about the months of delays without any contact. A legal issue will make…
Defense Attorney Fees For DUI or Other Criminal Defense
How much does a DUI lawyer cost? Do I have to pay all up front? My family law lawyer made be pay a retainer up front. How is criminal defense the same or different? These are common questions potential clients…
DUI Charges For Unimpaired Drivers?
During holidays with extra DUI patrols, we try to warn people about the risk of facing a DUI criminal charge despite a lack of impaired driving. Since there are more emphasis patrols by law enforcement during the Fourth of July…