The Washington State DUI Legal Process - Everything You
Need To Know About A WA DUI
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The following steps are typical in a Washington State DUI / Drunk Driving case,
according to the laws of Washington State.
For help with your exact specific situation, please call me or contact me for
your free DUI consultation at
(425) 422-5818.
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- Administrative Department of Licensing Hearing:
To preserve your right to drive in Washington State, you must
request a hearing within 30 days after your license has been taken from you
by an officer or within the time set by the Department of Licensing in a
revocation letter. A hearing must be initially scheduled within 60 days of
your arrest for DUI.
If you had a valid license when stopped, you are free to
drive until the hearing. You will be mailed a notice of the hearing about
three weeks after your request. You can plan on at least 60 days of driving.
If you lose at the hearing, you can not drive after the
hearing.
- Arraignment:
This is the date on your ticket, typically the next business day after
your arrest. It is Mandatory that you appear in court. The first
appearance, the arraignment, is primarily for advisement of rights under
Washington State DUI laws, and
your opportunity to declare "not guilty." If you have an attorney, he
will advise you of the proper procedures.
Also see my Arraignment Frequently
Asked Questions.
- Pre-trial Conference:
Your attorney will discuss your case with the Washington State District Attorney and negotiate the best possible plea bargain. It will
happen about 6 weeks after arraignment. This
is usually after the Motor Vehicle Hearing. The date is set by the
Court and your attorney on his calendar.
- Suppression Hearing:
The Court may suppress some or all of the
evidence against you if your constitutional rights have been violated.
Your attorney will file motions to suppress. It occurs anywhere 6 weeks to 3 months
after the pre-trial conference.
- Trial:
Almost always a trial to a jury of six. Trial must be held
within three months after your plea. See my Trial FAQ.
- Sentencing:
The Court imposes a sentence after a conviction at
trial or after a plea bargain is accepted and a plea entered. In Washington State, sentences may include jail time, in home detention, public service, alcohol classes and fines. Sentences are based on your history, the BAC information or your refusal to give a BAC. Feel free to contact me at (425) 422-5818 or e-mail me to discuss the possible mandatory sentence in your
case.
Washington State DUI laws can be confusing. For more specific questions about your particular
WA DUI/ drunk driving case, please call me for a
free consultation.
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