Bellevue, WA
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Make a timely request for a DOL hearing As part of a Washington state dui arrest, the arresting officer should have given you a form (linked below) to be used to request a hearing at the DOL. If you ...
See Full GuideA Portable Breath Test (PBT) is NOT the "official" breath test A portable breath test, otherwise known as a PBT, is typically given at the scene of a DUI arrest to help the officer decide whether or ...
See Full GuideIn which court is the case pending? If a DUI charge is pending in a municipal or district court it is a misdemeanor charge. Examples of these courts include Seattle Municipal Court, King County Distr...
See Full GuideWhen will my ignition interlock notify the police? Washington Administrative Code regulations provide that when an ignition interlock is required, it must be set up so that the vehicle won't start un...
See Full GuideMandatory conditions of probation even for first offense DUI Under Washington state DUI law, not only are there mandatory penalties (jail, etc) upon conviction, but there are also mandatory penaltie...
See Full GuideRestriction applies to a second DUI. The Interstate Compact for Adult Supervision (ICAOS) is a law that was originally intended to prevent individuals who are on felony probation from avoiding proba...
See Full GuideWere you given a DUI ticket after the arrest? If so, then the first appearance in court should occur within one judicial day of the arrest pursuant to RCW 46.61.50571 (link provided below) and the da...
See Full GuideWhat is a Breathalyzer? First, it is important to know that the Breathalyzer is no longer used in Washington State, although the term "Breathalyzer" is used by many when referring to any breath testi...
See Full GuideImportant Things Happen at the First Appearance The first DUI court appearance is usually the arraignment, where the charging document is read and a plea of "not guilty" is entered into the official ...
See Full GuideWhere to look AVVO is a very good start, but you should also use the Internet to read the firm webpage of any lawyer that you're considering. In addition, be sure to Google the name of any lawyer tha...
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