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16
MAY
2014

Seattle DUI Attorney Discusses Investigative Traffic Stops

A typical DUI case commences when an officer conducts a roadside traffic stop of a vehicle. The stop may be based on an officer’s belief that the driver is intoxicated or a traffic violation which then leads to further evidence of the driver’s intoxication.
30
MAR
2014

DUI Attorney Fees in the Seattle Region

Everyone is familiar with the clique that you get what you pay for. However, similar to contracting for other services, you can always find a great deal when it comes to attorney fees. Not every DUI attorney charges the same fee and the logic does not necessarily follow that the...
26
MAR
2014

An Example of Winning at a DOL Hearing

In a previous article, I discussed what happens at a DOL hearing related to your DUI case.Now I will provide an example of my previous DOL hearing where I, as the attorney for DUI Law Firm, won on behalf of my client.Before discussing my client’s victory, I want to remind the...
21
MAR
2014

DUI:What Happens at a Department of Licensing (DOL) Hearing?

In a previous article I discussed the process of requesting a Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing. I now turn to what takes place at a DOL hearing. It is once again important to remember that a DOL hearing is an administrative hearing which is conducted in a different tribunal...
05
MAR
2014

DUI: Requesting a Department of Licensing (DOL) Hearing

Upon being cited for DUI, you face penalties in two separate legal forums. One forum is the criminal court where you face criminal penalties for DUI. The other forum is Department of Licensing (DOL) for Washington State which determines what restrictions will be placed on your...
25
JAN
2013
DUI Law For Bicyclists

DUI Law For Bicyclists in Washington

A bicyclist can’t be convicted for DUI in Washington. In The City of Montesano v. Wells, 79 Wash.App. 529, 902 P.2d 1266 (1995), the Washington Court of Appeals held that DUI laws do not apply to bicyclists, but only to those who drive a motor vehicle. RCW 46.61.502(1)...
18
DEC
2012

DUI Arrest and Miranda Rights

In DUI and other criminal cases an attorney reviews a client’s case to determine, among other things, whether the state violated the client’s Miranda Rights. A DUI Attorney can help you with your rights. Miranda rights consist of warnings that an officer must read to...
22
NOV
2012

Implied Consent Under DUI Law

Clients often inquire about implied consent which is an essential area of DUI law in any state. Upon being arrested for DUI in Washington, an officer must advise the driver of various rights and obligations which are provided under RCW 46.20.308. Taking help of a DUI Attorney is...
13
NOV
2012

DUI Convictions in Multiple States And Countries For One Ride

Think once before drinking and driving. Think twice before drinking and driving if you plan on crossing any state lines. If you have consumed sufficient alcohol and are driving between Washington and another state, you are risking the possibility of multiple DUI convictions on...
27
OCT
2012

DUI LAW DECEIVES WITH DRUNKEN CONFUSION

A common misperception concerning DUI law is that you can only be convicted of the offense if you have a breath or blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. While RCW 46.61.502 (1)(a) prohibits driving a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or more within two hours of driving,...
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