Don't let your Washington State Summer fun wreck your life with a costly mistake!

Nothing beats the exceptional recreational opportunities of Washington State in the summer!   Washington State summers feature long days and beautiful weather that's comfortably sunny, warm and dry.  Travelers from around the world now visit Washington to enjoy great summer weather, majestic mountain vistas, and excellent local agricultural products. 

Washington State produces a world-class selection of fine wines, as well as dozens of handcrafted microbrews you will find offered at ballparks, brewpubs and great local eateries.  Washington ranks second in the United States in the production of wine, behind only California, with exports going to over 40 countries around the world from the 600 wineries located in the state.

The Washington Beer Commission, the first of its kind commodity commission in the United States, was formed in 2006, when the Washington State Legislature authorized the creation of the Beer Commission to promote the state’s microbreweries that are recognized as world-class. 

While you enjoy these great local products, be aware that it is against the law in Washington State and all of Washington State for drivers over the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher.  The illegal blood alcohol content level is only a quarter of this strict standard you're nabbed below the legal drinking age of 21.  These laws are strictly enforced by the Washington State Patrol, county Sheriffs statewide and local police officials.

Because you're visiting this site, we suspect that you may have already discovered some of these tough lessons the hard way. AttorneyWashingtonState.com is a free consumer resource with information about driving under the influence in Washington State. This site provides common sense information and does not provide legal advice or representation.  If you need legal advice for a DUI charge in Washington State, speak to an attorney now by calling 800-603-3290.  It's vital that you act promptly to protect your rights and prevent much larger problems.

When a person is arrested for DUI in Washington State they will be given a notice of a civil administrative lawsuit by the Department of Licensing.  This is a legal action that will result in the suspension of the person's driver's license, permit or privilege, if they had a breath test of 0.08 or higher (0.02 or higher for drivers under 21 years of age) or if they allegedly refused a breath test.  This suspension of the driver's license, permit or privilege to drive in Washington may affect anyone arrested, even if they have a License from another State.

You face AUTOMATIC LICENSE SUSPENSION if you fail to request a hearing and pay the hearing fee (or request a fee waiver) within 20 days of your arrest (or within 20 days of receiving notice of a blood test result.  Your license, permit or privilege to drive can be suspended for 90 DAYS, ONE  YEAR, TWO YEARS OR MORE, depending on the person's driving history and whether there is an alleged refusal to submit to the test.

To request a hearing on line, see  http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/hearingsrequest.html
There are ways to avoid the license suspension but YOU CAN NOT AVOID THE SUSPENSION IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING WITHIN 20 DAYS.   Winning administrative suspension cases isn't easy. The rules can make it difficult for the driver.  But, while there are no guarantees, hiring an experienced attorney can improve your odds in a Washington State DUI arrest.

The Department of Licensing will also suspend a person's license, permit or privilege to drive as a result of a criminal conviction.

To see the licensing penalties for a DUI conviction look here: www.dol.wa.gov/forms/551229.pdf

Speak to an attorney now by calling 800-603-3290

LINKS


The State of Washington Bar Association , to locate information on an attorney go to,

http://www.wsba.org/public/default.htm

A list of Public Defense Attorney providers and services is found at,

http://www.defensenet.org/resources/public-defender-offices


To locate a possible court dates in the District and Municipal Courts see

http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.home and or

http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.namesearch&terms=accept&flashform=0

To search your name in the court records see

http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.namesearch&terms=accept&flashform=0

NOTE: Not all court dates in the State of Washington will appear on this website see the website disclaimer at http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.casesearchTerms

The Rules of the Road in Washington State

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61

The Definition of DUI in Washington State

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.502

Mandatory Appearance in court for DUI

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.50571

The Basic Penalties for DUI in Washington (Not including Department of Licensing Penalties or Alcohol Evaluation Treatment requirements)

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.5055

Additional requirements for Alcohol and Drug evaluation and treatment if convicted of DUI In Washington State.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.5056

Possible seizure of your vehicle after an Arrest for DUI

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.5058

Some additional requirements that may be imposed if a person is convicted of DUI in Washington State.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.720 and

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.740

A helpful grid of the basic penalties for DUI in Washington

For information regarding the possible penalties for a DUI conviction in Washington State please see

http://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/content/duigrid/DUIGrid.doc


The Basic Department of Licensing Rules

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20

Dept of Licensings Drivers Obligations regarding the Breath or Blood Test

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.308

Basic Penalties for violating the Dept of Licensing Drivers Obligations regarding Blood or Breath Test.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.3101

The length of Penalty for violation of the Dept of Licensing Drivers Obligations regarding Blood or Breath Test.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.311

Information regarding the driving record and status of a persons privilege to drive or Washington Drivers License status may be found at http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/drivingrecord.html

Information regarding DUI and the drivers license or privilege in Washington State can be found at

http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/dui.html

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