PENALTIES

Drunk driving laws and DUI penalties in Washington State are among the toughest in the United States. Just because it may be your first DUI offense, do not think that you can get off lightly without the proper Seattle DUI lawyer.

Prosecutors are determined to seek out harsh punishments for those charged with DUI, and the consequences can be severe.

A DUI in Washington is classified as a gross misdemeanor, at least, and with it comes mandatory minimums that you will find difficult to avoid. Washington State law also takes into account your blood alcohol content and your previous driving record in sentencing.

If your blood alcohol content is over .15 you are going to face much stiffer penalties than the already harsh punishment likely with a lesser DUI charge, a BAC .08 and over but less than .15.

When faced with a driving under the influence charge, jail time is a very real and likely prospect without a proficient Seattle DUI lawyer crafting your DUI defense.

If it is your first offense, or you do not have any record of drunk driving in the past 7 years, you will be jailed from a minimum of 1 day to a maximum of one year and can face fines from $800 to $5,000. Comparatively a third offense can mean significantly more jail time (120 days minimum) and fines starting around $3,000.

The Seattle DUI Lawyers at Bradley Johnson Attorneys have had great success in significantly reducing or eliminating the penalties of a DUI charge. Do not subject yourself to these harsh penalties without a qualified Seattle DUI Lawyer by your side.

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