Written by attorney Sharon Chirichillo, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
For starters to protect yourself, your loved ones and others, you should never drive any vehicle when you have consumed any amount of alcohol. Most people know that the law states you are legally... more
Written by attorney Wayne Foote, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Don't refuse the test. While it is true that the state may have a harder job prosecuting you without a breath test, the consequences of refusal can make the DUI much worse. Most states impose a... more
Written by attorney Jonathan Rands, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Department of Licensing (DoL) or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will seek to suspend your drivers license because you were arrested for DUI. There does not need to be a conviction. This is... more
Written by attorney Theodore Robinson, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Most DUI Defendants have never been arrested for anything before and don't know what to expect. It can be embarrassing and daunting to be arrested for anything, but DUI usually carries less of a... more
Written by attorney Grant Scheiner, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Don't get out of your vehicle unless asked to do so.. The primary concern of most police officers is their own safety and yours. A motorist who exits his vehicle - particularly at night or on a busy... more
Written by attorney Lance Tyler, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) otherwise known as the follow the finger test. The officer is not gauging whether you can follow his finger/pen/stylus with your eyes; he is looking for nystagmus (... more
Written by attorney Brian Dinday, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Save Your Breath. Don't try to convince the officer of your innocence. It's useless. He or she only needs "probable cause" to believe you have committed a crime in order to arrest you. He does not... more
Written by attorney Patricia Fulton, about 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
Under Washington State law, if you are a commercial-vehicle driver who was arrested for DUI or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence, you can have your commercial driver's... more
Written by attorney Lance Miyatovich, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Request a Hearing. You must request a hearing date for a DOL hearing within 20 days from the date of your arrest. to fight the administration suspension. A failure to request this hearing within 20... more
Written by attorney William Head, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Be aware of all surrounding circumstances during time spent with the arresting officer(s) and in the police vehicle.. Once the arresting officer has placed you in his or her vehicle to take you to... more
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