Washington State DUI Hearing Request Fee Increase
Effective October 1st, 2012 the hearing request fee for a DUI in Washington State is increasing to $375 from $200. This fee increase was passed by the Washington State Legislature to help pay for a new facial recognition system for driver’s licenses. This fee increase was not long overdue. In fact, a couple of years ago, the cost of this …
Read MoreWashington State Physical Control Charges – DUI vs Physical Control
A physical control charge in Washington State has the same criminal and Department of Licensing consequences as a DUI. However, there are important differences in how a physical control DUI is defended. An Important Defense The Washington State legislature has created an important defense for physical control violations. The defense basically says that if your vehicle is parked safely off …
Read MoreWA State DUI Impound Law
If you are arrested for DUI, recent Washington State legislation requires that your vehicle is impounded for a minimum of 12 hours. It is very important that you don’t argue with the arresting officer about having your vehicle towed. DUI arrests are often times videotaped and prosecutors can use any statement that you make against you. Remaining silent will: Protect …
Read MoreWA SR 22 Insurance Requirement after DUI License Suspension
WA SR 22 insurance is required if your driver’s license is suspended for a major moving violation and you wish to reinstate your driving privileges. This insurance is required by the Washington State Department of Licensing to prove financial responsibility. Major moving violations include: DUI/DWI Reckless Driving Vehicular Assault Driving with a Suspended License Hit and Run After the license …
Read MoreJail Time for 2nd DUI Conviction in WA
If you are convicted of a 2nd DUI in WA State, you are required to serve at least 30 days in jail as the minimum sentence. You can be sentenced to up to 364 days in jail for a second DUI conviction. However, it is pretty unlikely that you would serve the maximum jail sentence for a DUI conviction in …
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