Will My DUI Case Be Dismissed If Miranda Rights Was Not Read?

Reader’s Question:
My sister was accused of DUI here in Washington and her DUI lawyer is in the process of reviewing her case. I heard that she was not read his Miranda rights during the arrest or something. What will happen to her DUI case now, will it be dismissed?
Elias
Spokane, WA
Unfortunately, your sister’s DUI case in [...]

Do DUI Lawyers Check The Location Where You Have Been Arrested?

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 [...]

Is DUI Finger Count Test Reliable In Washington?

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 inĀ  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 [...]

What Happens After DUI Arrest In Washington

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 [...]

Should I Agree with DUI Deferred Prosecution in Washington

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 [...]

Washington DUI Arrest

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 [...]