Driving Under the Influence

    Busted?  I will defend you when you are accused of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, deferred prosecutions of DUI offenses, domestic violence (assault) and most other misdemeanor charges.  I will also defend you in select felony cases.

     DUI is one of the only crimes that doesn't require the defendant to have criminal intent to be found guilty.  If the State or City can prove your breath test was .08 or over, you can be found guilty.  The DUI law is also unusual insofar as the law imposes strict mandatory minimum sentences for commission of the crime which the sentencing Judge has no discretion to suspend or defer.  It also carries with it severe restrictions or limitations on your privilege to drive a motor vehicle in the State of Washington, sometimes even based solely upon the law enforcement officer's written report and regardless of the outcome of the criminal case.  Although DUI is still classified as a "gross misdemeanor" in the State of Washington, the penalties associated with it often times have more wide-ranging impact on a person's life than conviction of certain felonies.  Deferred prosecution is still a valuable option in dealing with certain DUI's, so long as the defendant has never utilized the option before.  You need an attorney if you are charged with DUI.  Give us a call.