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If you have been arrested for DUI
in Washington State
there are two proceedings:

1. The civil case where you can request a DOL hearing
2. The criminal case where your freedom can be taken away by a Washington Court of Law.

There are penalties associated with both proceedings.

 Washington DUI Penalites
Driver's License Suspension by Washington Department of Licensing
The Department of Licensing (DOL) can take away your driving privileges and may be required to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle you drive. You have 30 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the Department of Licensing (DOL) in most cases. If you miss the deadline, even by an hour, your request will be summarily denied and you will automatically lose your driving privileges.

You should retain a qualified Washington DUILawyer before sending in your hearing request.

Washington DUI Criminal Penalties

Loss of Freedom

Washington State DUI criminal penalties vary depending on the offense and the prior DUI convictions. The minimum jail time for any DUI conviction is 24 hours. A judge may give a DUI sentence of up to 365 days. The mandatory minimum sentence may be enhanced if a breath test is refused. If related charges, like vehicular assault or vehicular homicide, are involved, the sentence could be much longer.

Loss of Driving Privileges

Washington courts can also suspend or revoke driver's licenses. This is apart from DOL suspension. A judge could suspend or revoke a driver's license even if the DOL doesn't.

Installation of Ignition Interlock Devises

If one is convicted of DUI in Washington, the court may order that the driver's vehicle be equipped with an ignition interlock device. An ignition interlock device is a breath test machine that is wired to the ignition of your vehicle. To start you car, an alcohol-free breath sample must be provided.

If you have been accused of DUI, in Washington State, please contact a qualified Washington DUI lawyer TODAY.

Disclaimer: The information contained in these pages is to educate; therefore, nothing in these pages should be relied on as legal advice. Consult a qualified DUI defense lawyer. Additional disclaimer information.
 

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