Are You Facing A DUI?
You Need To Know More About Washington State Laws Regarding DUI
Learn About DUI Regulations In The State Of Washington And Find An Experienced DUI Defense Attorney To Mount The Best Possible Defense
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Facing DUI charges can be a very frightening experience. By working with an experienced attorney, and by learning more about Washington state laws regarding DUI charges, you can be sure to have the best chances of avoiding a conviction or getting the charges reduced.
The most basic DUI regulations in the state of Washington revolve around the blood alcohol content, or BAC, of the driver.
According to Washington state laws regarding DUI charges, a driver is considered legally impaired if his or her BAC is more than .08%. For those who are under the age of 21, a BAC of .02% or over is considered legally drunk; a BAC of .04% is legally drunk for a commercial driver.
If you are a first time offender, or if you have not had any administrative actions taken against you in the last seven years, your consequences generally are not as severe as those that a repeat offender might face.
Under Washington state laws regarding DUI, some of the consequences a first time offender might face include:
- Mandatory jail time of at least 24 hours
- Mandatory loss of your driving license for at least 90 days
- Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device
- Mandatory alcohol evaluation and follow-up treatment
Even if criminal charges are not filed, DUI regulations in the state of Washington dictate that your license can be automatically suspended if your BAC was more than .08%, or if you refused to submit to a breath test. If criminal charges are filed against you and you are convicted, you may also lose your license.
It is possible to prevent an automatic suspension from occurring, however, if you request a hearing within 20 days of your arrest and you send the necessary fees to the Department of Licensing to cover the hearing costs.
If you are under the age of 21 at the time of your arrest, Washington state laws regarding DUI charges and penalties dictate that your license be revoked. Furthermore, anyone who is under the age of 18 and possesses, obtains, or consumes alcohol faces a $5,000 fine as well as 365 days in jail.
DUI regulations in the state of Washington are also more severe toward commercial drivers, as those with a BAC of .04% or higher automatically lose their commercial driver's license for one year after the first offense -- or if they refuse to take a BAC test. If any alcohol is detected at all, your commercial driving privileges can be suspended for 24 hours.
Don’t risk your driving freedom – or worse, fines and jail time! Seek the assistance of an experienced DUI defense attorney to ensure the best possible defense against the charges you are facing.
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