Do I Have A Choice For DUI Test In Washington

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 [...]

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 Are The Different Blood Alcohol Test In Washington

Reader’s Question:
I’m always careful about driving every time a have a little drink because I’m afraid of getting caught for drunk driving. What would I do during a DUI arrest in Washington and what are the different blood alcohol tests?
Freddie
Vancouver, WA
If in case in the future you will be pulled over by a police officer [...]

DUI Breath Test Question Washington

Reader’s Question:
My husband was arrested for DUI in Washington and he failed the blood alcohol test as well as the breath test. He is suffering from GERD and from what I heard, we can use that as a defense. How true that GERD poses problem on the accuracy of breath testing?
Wendy
Lakewood, WA
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or [...]

Effects Of DUI Conviction as a Driver

Reader’s Question:
My father is a company driver and just two days ago, he was charged with DUI here in Washington. He wasn’t fired by the company he works for because he has been employed there for more than a decade and this is his first DUI charge. What would be the effects of his DUI [...]