It is never a good idea to get behind the wheel and drive after you have been drinking. You are not only risking your own life, but the lives of those around you as well. Furthermore, if you do drink and drive drunk, there's a good chance that you will be...
DUI Driving Under Influence
DUI Hearings and Court Dates – What to Expect
If you or a loved one was charged with DUI in Washington, you are probably wondering what comes next. Everyone charged with DUI in Washington must go through a legal process to determine if they are guilty or innocent, and what penalties will be imposed upon them if...
What is a Controlled Substance DUI?
In the state of Washington, it is a crime to drive while under the influence of alcohol or any drug. This means, like driving drunk, driving while you are high on any drug (controlled substance DUI) can lead to severe criminal consequences. Being convicted of a...
What Is A DUI Restricted License?
If you have been arrested or convicted of DUI or refused to consent to a blood or breathalyzer test, your driver's license may be automatically suspended by the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL). The length of the suspension will vary based on the...
Can a DUI Be Expunged?
Are you having a problem with your background check? Is your conviction or arrest record holding you back from getting a job, renting an apartment, or getting credit? No one is immune to making mistakes and bad decisions. But, some mistakes can follow you for...
Can I Be Arrested For Driving Under the Influence If I Am Not Driving?
Did you know that you can actually be arrested and charged with driving under the influence when you are not actually driving? Well, believe it or not, you can. And it is not as uncommon as you may think. But, how can this happen? Washington legal statute RCW...
Will I Need SR-22 Insurance If Convicted of DUI?
How Auto insurance Works After a DUI conviction If you have been convicted of DUI, one of the concerns you may have is whether you will need SR22 insurance and whether there is a way to prevent your insurance premiums from increasing massively. How auto insurance...
What Is DUI Child Endangerment In Washington State?
DUI Child Endangerment in Washington State Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is always a bad thing to do, but especially if you have a child in the vehicle as well. Driving under the influence (DUI) can result in potentially catastrophic injuries...
Is There A CDL DUI Disqualification?
How does a CDL DUI Suspension Work? If you drive a commercial vehicle such as a taxi, limousine, truck, or bus and have been charged with a DUI in Washington, it is extremely important that you contact an experienced Washington DUI attorney. A DUI conviction can...
How a DUI affects Home and Car Insurance
What You Need To Know About Insurance After A DUI Will I need special DUI car insurance? What will my insurance rates look like? Can I even be insured after a DUI? These are all good questions to ask and things that you need to know. Being arrested and/or charged with...