Tag Criminal Defense

Refusing the breathalyzer or BAC during a DUI / DWI stop. Witt Law Group. Ryan Witt

Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI

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…

Witt Law Group
November 11, 2023

DUI / DWI with an accident involved. Contact a DUI criminal defense attorney. Witt Law Group

Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI

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…

Witt Law Group
November 10, 2023

Public defenders play an important role in criminal justice but they are often overworked and move on to other jobs. For this reason, defendants frequently have a hard time reaching their "assigned" public defender since the attorney may be gone or handling too many cases. DUI and other criminal charges can have serious impacts on driving privileges and jail time as well as impacts to employment. For these reasons, it is critical to get an attorney who can handle your case immediately and work hard to avoid some of the more devastating consequences of a criminal charge. A public defender can be great if you can actually work with a public defense lawyer right away on your defense. If not, you need to hire someone who can actually help you and protect your rights.

Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, General

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…

Witt Law Group
October 7, 2023

How much should you pay for DUI defense or other criminal defense is a common question. Legal fees can be expensive and you do not want to overpay. It is best to understand how private defense attorneys get paid and how to avoid paying trial fees up front. Hint: some firms pad their fees with trial costs when they know there is a 96% chance your case is not going to trial.

Assault, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, General

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…

Witt Law Group
August 8, 2023

People who use marijuana in other states are often surprised by Washington's DUI statute. It is quite easy to get a DUI if you are a regular user even if you are not impaired. In Washington, the prosecutor does not have to prove impairment for DUI. Know the rules before you drive after having even one drink or ingesting marijuana. There are big risks even if you know you are not impaired. For DUI questions or defense, reach out to our attorneys at Witt Law Group for defense in Thurston and Kitsap Counties.

Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, General

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…

Witt Law Group
July 3, 2023

If you were stopped or arrested for DUI or another crime but were released, you need to check with a local defense attorney about what that means for you. Many DUI and other cases are charged months or over a year later due to back up at the crime lab. You can end up with an arrest warrant if you don't get notice of the Arraignment date. Contact our law firm to learn about how we monitor those situations for a low fee.

Criminal Defense, DUI, General

Why Do We Offer A Monitoring Service?

Delay In Criminal Charging Is Common Most people are quite surprised to learn that a large percentage of criminal cases don’t get “off the ground” until many months after an incident occurred. This is even true with DUI cases. If…

Witt Law Group
June 28, 2023

Bail is important for DUI and criminal defense defendants. The accused needs to get out of jail so he or she can work with their defense attorney on their defense. The longer a person stays in jail, the more likely they will plead to a crime just to get free.

Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, General

Avoid Bail In Kitsap & Thurston Counties: Don’t Violate Conditions Of Release.

Were you arrested for DUI or some other crime and then released without bail? If you were fortunate enough to avoid posting bail, don’t test your luck by violating your conditions of release. Conditions of release are set by the…

Witt Law Group
June 1, 2023

Bailing out of jail is a confusing process if you have never been arrested before. It is even harder for those who are trying to do it while incarcerated. The best thing your loved ones can do is call a criminal defense attorney in the area where you were arrested so you can get a referral to a bail bonds service to facilitate your release.

Criminal Defense, DUI, General

3 Things To Know About Bail

If you or a loved one is being held in jail, the bail process can be very confusing. Bail is also very expensive. Consequently, by the time we get a call from family, everyone is pretty frustrated. Typically, the first…

Witt Law Group
May 19, 2023

If you were charged with a DUI or other criminal charge and you have a mental health diagnosis, drug addiction, or some other relevant basis for inclusion into a therapeutic court, you can avoid the normal criminal justice system route. You can avoid jail time and get the mental health or other treatment services you need to avoid re-offending.

Assault, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, General

Olympia Municipal and Thurston County Criminal Cases — Options In Therapeutic Courts

When facing any criminal charge, it is critical to know what options you have for resolution. For example, if charged with Assault 4 with a domestic violence special allegation you have fewer alternative options to resolve the case than a…

Witt Law Group
May 16, 2023

The Arraignment is the critical first step in a criminal defense case. Since a public defender is not assigned until at or after Arraignment, it is important to try to find an experienced criminal defense attorney prior to Arraignment

Assault, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI, General

The Purpose Of Your Arraignment

Since an Arraignment is the first time you are formally presented to a judge regarding a criminal charge, it tends to be the most stressful part of a criminal case. For this reason, we take a lot of calls regarding…

Witt Law Group
May 8, 2023