DUI / Drunk Driving / DWI
Lawmakers are Trying Again To Make 4th DUI Conviction a Felony Charge
Senator Mike Padden, Republican – Spokane Valley, for the second time is trying to push a bill into law that will make a 4th time DUI conviction within the past 10 years a felony conviction. Currently, Washington State law mandates that a 5th DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge within the past decade is a…
Read MoreLawmakers Want Tougher DUI Laws
Roger Goodman, Democratic Representative of Kirkland, is heading House Bill 1276 that is aimed at toughening DUI laws. Goodman suggests that Bill 1276 fills DUI law gaps and will strengthen current drunk driving laws. According to lawmakers, the bill’s primary goal is to keep roads safe and to detour repeat DUI offenders. A lot of different…
Read MoreWhen Stopped for DUI – Advice from a DUI Criminal Defense Attorney
When stopped by an officer while driving after consuming alcohol you should be respectful to the officer and identify yourself by providing your driver’s license, proof of registration, and car insurance. If you have any difficulty understanding the English language, especially complicated English such as legal terms, request for an interpreter in your first language…
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