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Key Takeaways / Summary: Most standard driving under the influence charges in Washington are gross misdemeanors rather than felonies. A DUI elevates to a class B felony if you have four or more prior qualifying offenses within ten years. Serious circumstances like causing vehicular assault or vehicular homicide result in an automatic felony. Facing a […]
Facing a DUI charge in Washington is serious and requires diligent attention. When you get a DUI, knowing what happens and knowing what you need to do can make a significant difference in protecting your future. Navigating the complexities of a DUI case can be challenging, and learning how long it takes is crucial for […]
Each year in the United States, one million drivers or more are arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). Because these criminal charges are so common, misinformation abounds — and relying on this incorrect information could lead you to compromise your legal rights. Below, we’ll discuss seven of […]
With the Covid-19 pandemic hitting the country and the world, many things have been disrupted and daily life has changed on multiple levels. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, you are very likely wondering what is going to happen next, especially with all the virus concerns. Being charged with a DUI is stressful enough on […]
After you have been arrested for DUI in Washington, it’s likely you have many concerns and fears surrounding jail time, fines and the other issues that can impact your life following a conviction for it. However, there’s another area that you may not have thought about but need to consider: how it will affect your […]
For several years, awareness organizations, law enforcement officials and lawmakers in Washington State have been trying to reduce the number of DUI-related deaths, damages and injuries in the state. Under state law, a person can be charged with DUI even if their driving has been only minimally affected by drugs or alcohol, and driving under […]
When you or someone you care about has been accused of driving under the influence (DUI) in Washington, it’s incredibly important that you contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as you can. The team at Feldman & Lee has handled thousands of DUI cases in the state. With a collective experience length of four decades, our […]
Contrary to what most people think, a police officer is not supposed to pull you over for driving under the influence in Washington based on a hunch alone. There is supposed to be a viable cause – which is known as “reasonable suspicion” – for the stop. Whether you were pulled over for a traffic […]
A person caught driving – physically operating a motor vehicle – while under the influence of drugs or alcohol being charged with a DUI in Washington is something that everyone understands. However, what some people don’t realize is that having just “physical control” over a vehicle while intoxicated is also a criminal offense in this […]
Being charged with a DUI in Washington is a very serious offense. The penalties include jail time, fines and other consequences that can affect your personal and professional lives. When you’re convicted of DUI and you drive for a living, for example, you could lose your job and find it difficult to get a similar […]
