License Suspension For Breath Test Refusal?

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 [...]

DUI Right To A Lawyer Before The Blood Alcohol Test

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 [...]

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 [...]

Washington DUI Costs- Emotional And Financial

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 [...]

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 [...]

Washington DUI Court Hearing Question

Reader’s Question:
I was arrested for DUI in Washington and I am just waiting for my first court date. I wanna be prepared and all and I have already talked to my lawyer regarding the defenses that we will use. What I need to know now is where will my court hearings take place?
Trevor
Spokane, WA
When you [...]

Highest Washington DUI Blood Alcohol Level

Reader’s Question:
Hi. A friend of mine was recently charged with DUI here in Washington. He said that his blood alcohol concentration level was .18 percent which I believe is quite high. Would you know the record for highest blood alcohol concentration?
Kyla
Spokane, WA
A woman who was arrested in Tacoma, Washington on suspicion of DUI reportedly set [...]

Things You Should Know about DUI in Washington

Reader’s Question:
I just moved in to Washington days ago. My colleagues often told me that the Washington laws about DUI are one of the toughest in the nation. I like having a night out with my friends and drive myself off home. What are the basics that I need to know about DUI in Washington?
Elizabeth, [...]