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A Seattle DUI is a serious offense and you need an experienced Seattle DUI Attorney. If you need a DUI Attorney,
you need to take immediate action to safeguard your rights. We know Seattle DUI Defense! Your
privilege to drive is also at stake and the Department of Licensing doesn't wait until
you have been criminally charged to begin the suspension process.
Contact one of our Bellevue DUI Lawyers today
for a free consultation or call us at (425)398-4323. CDL holders face stiffer penalties if charged with Seattle DUI or DUI anywhere in Washington State (even if you were driving your non-commercial vehicle.
Seattle DUI Lawyer, Nate Webb, has outlined the following mandatory penalties violators face when a DUI conviction occurs in Washington State (RCW 46.61.5055 – effective July 1, 2007).
1st Offense (no DUIs w/in the past 7 yrs) and Breath Test below .15:
• 1 day jail (may be converted to 15 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator’s expense)
• 90 day license suspension
• Not less than $350 (plus other court costs and fees)
• Ignition interlock requirement for 1 year
• Up to 5 years probation
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate
1st Offense (no DUIs w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or refusal:
• 2 days jail (may be converted to 30 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator’s expense)
• 1 year license suspension (if refusal, then 2 years)
• Not less than $500 (plus other court costs and fees)
• Ignition interlock requirement for 1 year
• Up to 5 years probation
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate
2nd Offense (one DUI w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test below .15:
• 30 days jail and 60 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator’s expense
• 2 year license suspension
• Not less than $500 (plus other court costs and fees)
• Ignition interlock requirement for 5 years
• Up to 5 years probation
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate
2nd Offense (one DUI w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or refusal:
• 45 days jail and 90 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator’s expense
• 900 day license suspension (3 years for refusal)
• Not less than $750 (plus other court costs and fees)
• Ignition interlock requirement for 5 years
• Up to 5 years probation
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate
3rd or 4th Offenses (two or more DUIs w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test below .15:
• 90 days jail and 120 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator’s expense
• 3 year license suspension
• Not less than $1000 (plus other court costs and fees)
• Ignition interlock requirement for 10 years
• Up to 5 years probation
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate
3rd or 4th Offenses (two or more DUIs w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15:
• 120 days jail and 150 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator’s expense
• 4 year license suspension (same for refusal)
• Not less than $1500 (plus other court costs and fees)
• Ignition interlock requirement for 10 years
• Up to 5 years probation
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate
5th Offense (four or more DUIs w/in the past 10 years) – regardless of breath test:
• Felony penalties!
Contact Nathan L. Webb today
for a free consultation. We know Seattle DUI Defense!
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