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  • DUI
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1st Offense DUI in Washington State

Consequences of DUI in Washington State

It is our experience that with a knowledgeable attorney, many first time DUI offenses are reduced to a lesser charge. However, if you plead guilty or are found guilty of DUI and it is your first offense, the mandatory penalties are as follows:

If your breath or blood test is less that .15, or there is no test (not a refusal) there is a mandatory minimum 1 day in jail or 15 days of electronic home monitoring; a mandatory minimum fine, costs and assessments of $940.50; a 90 day licenses suspension; SR22 Insurance; Ignition Interlock Device for at least one (1) year; probation up to 60 months; and you will be required to obtain a Drug/Alcohol Evaluation and follow any recommended treatment; attend a DUI Victim Impact Panel.

If your breath or blood test was .15 or greater or you refused the test, there is a mandatory minimum 2 days in jail or 30 days of electronic home monitoring; a mandatory minimum fine, costs and assessments of at least $1,195.50; if you blew a .15 or greater your license will be suspended for 1 year; if you refused the test your license will be suspended for 2 years; Ignition Interlock Device for at least one (1) year; probation up to 60 months; and you will be required to obtain a Drub/Alcohol Evaluation and follow any recommended treatment; attend a DUI Victim Impact Panel.

A first offense DUI conviction carries not only the penalties imposed by the court, but there are other potential consequences. A DUI can make travel to Canada impossible, as they may not be permitted to cross the border. Many employers will terminate an employee after a DUI conviction. A DUI conviction will stay on your record forever – it is a serious criminal offense that can never be vacated or expunged. If you drive for a living and have a commercial license.

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3708 14th St Place SW Puyallup, WA 98373
Tel:253-840-0288


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14718 Union Ave SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
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COVID-19 UPDATE

PLEASE NOTE: The State and Local courts in Pierce and King Counties have implemented changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such Court will not be held until late April or May, except for emergency hearings with a few exceptions. The court in Pierce County is also allowing for family law motions by scheduled and decided based on written motion only (no oral argument) so we are able to address family law matters without having to personally appear. If you have an emergency family law matter or domestic violence situation, those matters will still be heard in all courts and you will not have to wait to have your matter before the court for relief.

While our office will still be working diligently on your cases, for the health and safety of our community, appointments will be telephonic or via Skype if possible. To schedule an appointment please call the office at 253-840-0288.

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