Arrest For Ovi In Washington
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A DUI case dismissal signifies that the criminal charges against you have been dropped. This means you will not face trial, and there will be no guilty verdict on your record. A dismissal can occur at various stages of the legal process, from the initial arrest to the brink of trial.
Generally, once you have a DUI case, you will need to complete a series of steps within the court system as well as with the Department of Licensing (DOL). You may be required to take counseling and alcohol education courses as a condition of regaining or retaining your driver's license.
How do I Get a DUI Dismissed in Washington State? Challenge the Traffic Stop. Question the Field Sobriety Tests. Contest the Breathalyzer Results. Assert Constitutional Violations. Seek a Plea Bargain. Contact a Criminal Defense Lawyer as Soon as Possible. Contact Puget Law Group to Speak With a DUI Defense Attorney.
Your suspension will begin 30 days from the date of your arrest.
Extending the Lookback Period for Felony DUI Charges Under Senate Bill 5032, the lookback period for felony DUI charges would be extended from 10 years to 15 years. This change means that anyone with three or more DUI convictions within 15 years would face felony charges on their next offense.
In Washington State you cannot expunge any conviction, however, three years after you are off probation you can petition the court to vacate the conviction. The court may be reluctant to vacate any DUI related conviction since it could be used as a prior conviction for felony DUI purposes for the next ten years.
Generally, once you have a DUI case, you will need to complete a series of steps within the court system as well as with the Department of Licensing (DOL). You may be required to take counseling and alcohol education courses as a condition of regaining or retaining your driver's license.
The punishment for a first DUI varies by state but often includes fines, license suspension, probation, mandatory alcohol education, and possibly community service. Jail time is rare for first offenses but may apply in cases of high blood alcohol content or accidents.
Understand WA minimum penalties for DUI convictions: First Offense DUIBAC less than .15% OR no test result • Jail time maximum 364 days • Fines & Fees $990.50 to $5,000 • License Suspension 90 days • Ignition Interlock One year after the suspension3 more rows
Drunk driving suspects can expect to spend at least two hours answering questions, being fingerprinted and photographed, and submitting to chemical testing of the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). A driver could spend a few hours before they are released, or it may take up to a few days.
