Posts Tagged ‘DUI charge’
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 MoreMichael Phelps Pleads Guilty to DUI Charge
Bummer for Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, who plead guilty to his September 30th DUI charge. Baltimore Judge Nathan Braverman placed Phelps on 18 month of probation, telling the star athlete that success overcoming alcohol misuse would not come overnight and that if he violated the terms of probation, “… the only option is jail.” That…
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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