 Seattle-Tacoma Lawyers: Drunk-Driving DefenseIf you are convicted of drunk driving in Washington State, even as a 1st offense, you will go to jail. In addition to mandatory jail time, your driver's license will be suspended for one year. When you get your license back, you will have to post a $60,000 cash bond or carry expensive high risk insurance. You will have to have an ignition interlock device installed in any car you drive. You will be on probation for five years—60 months—always at risk of going back to jail for a violation. Our clients repeatedly tell us that our attorneys' practical and direct approach helped them get through criminal justice proceedings with dignity. Prior drunk-driving offenses and mandatory minimum sentencesA prior conviction, deferred prosecution, or charges reduced to negligent driving, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, DUI, physical control, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide may result in enhanced penalties for later convictions. Our lawyers work with prosecutors and judges to protect our clients from future risk. DUI and a Washington State commercial driver's license (CDL)If you have a Washington State CDL and are charged with drunk driving, even if you are driving a family car at the time, you may lose your CDL. It is extremely important to have an experienced attorney handle all aspects of the case to see that you get the best outcome possible. Talk to a lawyer at the first opportunity after a drunk-driving arrestDo not make any statement to a police or highway patrol officer until you have talked to a lawyer. Let your attorney speak on your behalf and preserve your chance for the best possible outcome. Depending on the circumstances, charges may be dropped or reduced, you may get a not-guilty verdict at trial, or you may get a favorable sentencing option. For more information, see DUI: Can a Lawyer Help Me? If you are stopped and arrested for drunk driving, you have a lot at stake. Invest in the services of the right lawyer and give yourself a chance at the best possible outcome. Call toll free: 1-866-LAW-2345, or e-mail us as soon as possible and begin your defense today. Attorneys at our Kent, Washington, office defend adults and juveniles in the Seattle-Tacoma area and throughout the state. The Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC |
