Arrest For Owi In Washington
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Your suspension will begin 30 days from the date of your arrest.
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.
Can You Fight A DUI In Washington State? Understanding Washington State's DUI Laws. Hire an Experienced Attorney. Challenging the Traffic Stop. Questioning Field Sobriety Tests. Contesting Chemical Test Results. Presenting an Affirmative Defense. Seeking a Reduction or Dismissal of Charges. Frequently Asked Questions.
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.
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.
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.
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
DUI Court Process. The first court hearing in the Washington State DUI process is the arraignment. If you miss this hearing, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. At the arraignment hearing, the court will enter your plea (consult with an attorney before entering a plea) and set conditions for your release.
