Reader’s Question:
My brother got arrested for DUI in Washington and he refused to take the breath test. Is it true that his driver’s license would automatically be suspended because of this?
Rhea
Yakima, WA
The State of Washington has an implied consent law which provides that after acquiring the driver’s license, the driver impliedly consents to blood alcohol [...]
Reader’s Question:
If in case I get unlucky and be asked to take a blood alcohol test because of DUI here in Washington, do I have a choice as to which kind of test I can take?
Joseph
Federal Way, WA
In Washington State, you have a choice as to how your blood alcohol would be measured. Should you [...]
Reader’s Question:
My cousin was arrested for DUI here in East Seattle, Washington and he told me that his lawyer visited the place where he was arrested. Is it necessary for the lawyer to personally check out the arrest location?
Brynn
East Seattle, WA
Visiting the arrest location can be exceedingly crucial in your cousin’s DUI case in East [...]
Reader’s Question:
I would not know what to do if I will be arrested for DUI in Washington because I haven’t experienced it and I don’t know anyone who already has. Can I contact a lawyer before deciding to take the blood or breath test or will they take it as a refusal?
Dan
Tacoma, WA
If you will [...]
Reader’s Question:
I find the finger-count test during a DUI investigation very amusing when I was asked to do this during a DUI stop in Washington. My question is, would a failure in this kind of test really an indication that the driver had been drinking?
Elaina
Shoreline, WA
Police officers in Shoreline, Washington often ask a driver to [...]
Reader’s Question:
A friend of mine was arrested for DUI in Washington and none of us actually really know what happens after a DUI arrest. What does he need to understand about his DUI case first and foremost?
Cailyn
Renton, WA
The very first thing that your friend needs to understand after his DUI arrest in Renton, Washington is [...]
Reader’s Question:
I was recently charged with DUI in Washington and I had a prior DUI. I was advised by someone that I should just take a deferred prosecution. It has already been explained to me the things that I should do if I will enter into the contract. Would it make sense if I agree [...]
Reader’s Question:
I’m concerned that my sister would be greatly affected after her DUI arrest in Washington. What would be the emotional and financial costs of DUI on her?
Vern
Kennewick, WA
After being arrested for DUI in Kennewick, Washington, your sister might be ashamed of telling everyone about the DUI arrest. It would also be shameful for her [...]
Reader’s Question:
I am afraid my brother’s DUI arrest in Washington would have a negative impact on his record. Isn’t that everyone who is arrested for DUI guilty of the charge?
Silas
Issaquah Plateau, WA
It is absolutely not true that the belief that everyone who is arrested for DUI guilty of the charge. This is what we call [...]
Reader’s Question:
I know that it is necessary for me to get a DUI lawyer to defend me in my DUI case here in Washington. But what are the things that I need to know when hiring a DUI lawyer?
Stephanie
Enumclaw Plateau, WA
The first thing that you would need to take note when hiring a lawyer to [...]