On a 1st time dui in WA what is the max time in jail they can give u?

The maximum jail time that can be imposed on a DUI is 365 days in custody. Usually, the term of probation on a deferred prosecution is 5 years....

Last week I received a speeding ticket for going "48" in a 35 and no insurance. I do not beleive I was going that fast and have

getting insurance is the fastest way to reduce the monetary fine. In addition, an experienced attorney can help you fight the ticket. You have 14...

How should I explain Negligent Driving on my medical school appllication?

You are right to disclose the negligent driving. This charge is a misdemeanor and needs to be disclosed. I am not familiar with the requirements...

I had some duis when i was younger and straitened up my life(YOUNG)

The farthest back the court can look for DUI priors is seven years for sentencing. However, the judge will always look at your record when...

What are the penalties when going deferred

It used to be that a deferred prosecution on a DUI would save a person's driver's license. Now, I only recommend a deferred prosecution to clients...

The officer did not ask for my signature on the traffic ticket, yet still gave me the carbon copy. Is it valid?

This is probably valid. The officer only needs to show that the ticket was given to you.

Does a traffic infraction for an open container violate probation for a DUI

To answer this question you must look at your terms of probation. This is typically contained on your judgment and sentence form. Generally,...

Before you enter a deferred prosecution for DUI in Washington, you must be evaluated by a treatment provider and have a proposed treatment plan in...

My 18 year old daughter was pulled over for speeding through a school zone...

your daughter has 20 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing with the Department of licensing. The form is on their website at...

Can I contest a ticket issued under Washington's cell phone ban law when I was not ticketed for any primary offense?

You can fight it. The statute against talking on your cell phone states that "Enforcement of this section by law enforcement officers may be...