Washington State Driving Under Influence Lawyer, Washington State Driving Under Influence Attorney

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Blood Alcohol Concentration

0.08

Suspension of licence for administravtive reasons after first offense?

90 days

Can driving priviledges be restored during suspension?

after 30 days

Penalties include forfeiture or ignition interlock?

yes/yes

"Open Container" laws

driver/passenger

Washington State Driving Under the Influence Law

In common with many other States, a DUI arrest in Washington will lead to two cases being brought against the defendant, a criminal case and a Department of Motor Vehicles case. If you have been arrested for DUI in Washington, you will face an immediate 7 day suspension of your license. Therefore it is essential that you contact a Washington DUI lawyer as soon as possible.

Charges for DUI in Washington can be prosecuted either on the basis of Blood Alcohol Concentration, which is currently set at a maximum of 0.08%, with enhancements for those registering a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or through proving impairment through “field sobriety tests”, driving patterns or through the testing of breath, blood or urine. A skilled DUI lawyer will be able to handle each of these situations.

Refusal to submit a test of breath or blood will result in a 1 year revocation of license.

Conviction Punishment
First Minimum 24 hour jail term, increased to 30 days if BAC exceeds 0.15%. Fine of at least $350, $500 for higher BAC. Ignition interlock device required if BAC is greater than 0.15%. License revoked for 30 days.
Second within 7 years Minimum fine of $500, increased to $750 for higher BAC. 30 days minimum jail term, rising to 45 days with increased BAC. 2 year revocation of license.
Third within 7 years or subsequent Fine of at least $1000, or $1500 for BAC greater than 0.15%. 90 day jail term, rising to 120 days for higher BAC. 900 day license revocation.

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