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First DUI Offense? What You Need to Know.
October 5th, 2022
If you or someone you know is facing their first DUI offense, it is important to understand that the potential penalties can be severe. But there is good news: statistically speaking, someone facing a first offense for Driving Under the Influence (DU…
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Categories: DUI / Drunk Driving
Boating Under the Influence in Washington
June 7th, 2021
It is not illegal to drink alcohol or consume other (legal) drugs while operating a boat. But it is illegal to do so if your blood alcohol level is greater than .08 or you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In Washington, you can be charged…
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What You Need to Know About License Suspension in Washington
March 16th, 2021
In Washington, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08% or higher, or while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A Washington charge for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Physical Control is s…
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Categories: DUI / Drunk Driving
Washington’s DUI Statute: What It Says, and What It Means
April 3rd, 2020
Washington’s DUI statute, RCW 46.61.502 states that: (1) A person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug if the person drives a vehicle within this state: (a) And the person has, within two hou…
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Washington DUI Charges for Commercial Drivers
December 9th, 2019
If you earn your living as a driver and have a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL), a Washington DUI or physical control charge can be devastating for your career, and can dramatically impact your ability to earn a living.
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DUI for Prescription Drugs
July 9th, 2019
When we think of a DUI, most people think of being under the influence of alcohol. More recently, people have started to think of being charged with a DUI for being under the influence of recreational drugs like marijuana. But did you know that you c…
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Felony DUI in Washington
June 11th, 2019
People facing a Washington DUI are often concerned about whether the charge is a felony - punishable by a year or more in prison - or a misdemeanor.
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Categories: DUI / Drunk Driving
The Right to Remain Silent During a DUI Stop
April 4th, 2019
The right to remain silent is a cornerstone of the criminal justice system. Nonetheless, many people are confused about what, exactly, the right to remain silent means, and the application of the right to remain silent during a DUI stop. During the c…
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5 Things to Know About a Marijuana DUI in Washington
March 4th, 2019
Since Washington legalized marijuana in 2012, law enforcement in Anacortes and throughout Skagit County has been charging more drivers with driving under the influence of marijuana. (Yes, you can get a DUI for marijuana!) Proponents of marijuana argu…
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Pros and Cons of Deferred Prosecution in a Washington DUI Case
January 22nd, 2019
If you are facing Washington DUI charges, you may have heard about getting your case dismissed through a Deferred Prosecution. First, it’s important to know what the Washington DUI statute is and what it says and what defenses are available, wh…
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