Washington State DUI Law Overview
Washington State is notorious for inflicting tough penalties on those
charged with Driving Under the Influence. DUI legislation got even
tougher in 2004, when the state substantially altered its existing DUI
laws. At the
Seattle Washington DUI Attorneys our attorneys are extremely
knowledgeable about DUI law as it exists today, and our clients who have
been charged with DUI can rest assured that everything that can be done
prepare an effective case in their defense has been done.
At Seattle Washington DUI Attorneys we believe it is important for our
clients to understand the charges against them, as well as the potential
implications of those charges should they be found guilty. We educate
and defend clients in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, and all over
Puget Sound, and in other locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish
counties and beyond in all areas of DUI law.
DUI Law in Washington State is generally broken down into three
different charges:
- Driving Under the Influence
A driver is considered guilty of this charge if he or she is Driving
Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs and; has a blood alcohol
content (BAC) level of 0.08 or higher within two hours of driving;
is affected by either alcohol or drugs; or is affected by both
alcohol and drugs.
- Physical Control of Vehicle Under the Influence
A driver is considered guilty of this charge if he or she had
physical control of the vehicle upon being stopped by a police
officer and: has a BAC level of 0.08 or higher while having physical
control of the vehicle; is affected by either alcohol or drugs; or
is affected by both alcohol and drugs.
- Driver Under 21 Consuming Alcohol
A driver is considered guilty of this charge if her or she is: under
21 years of age and has a BAC level of 0.02 or higher within two
hours of operating or being in physical control of the vehicle.
The lawyers at Seattle DUI Attorneys are experienced in defending
clients charged with DUI, and are skilled in getting DUI charges reduced
or dismissed. To schedule an appointment to visit our office or to speak
with one of our attorneys over the phone,
contact us today.
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