So you've been pulled over for a Seattle DUI. And then you've been pulled over for
a second DUI. And it's not that you are unlucky. You think you have a problem. And
you know you don't want to go to jail for 30 days (the mandatory minimum sentence
on a second DUI). You want to get help. You want to make things right. Thankfully,
it's possible.
The Washington state legislature recognized that although DUIs are serious matters
that deserve serious consequences, the ultimate goal is to keep the roads safe for
everyone. Because of this, they created a mechanism for people with serious problems
to get out of a DUI if they undergo and complete intensive treatment and stay out
of trouble. This process is called a deferred prosecution.
You are eligible for deferred prosecution if you have an identified alcohol, drug,
or mental health problem. Identifying this requires a specific alcohol/drug or mental
health evaluation specifically designed to determine eligibility for deferred prosecution.
It takes intense treatment, following very strict rules, and completing everything
that is asked of you. But if the requirements are completed (a five year process)
the DUI is dismissed from your record. You don't do any jail time or pay any fines.
If you are interested in this process it is important for you to consult with a
Seattle DUI attorney quickly after
your DUI arrest. Your Seattle DUI lawyer will be able
to help you take steps to hold off any driver's license suspension, inform the court
that a deferred prosecution is a possibility, and help you complete the process.
If you've been arrested for DUI don't wait. Call us today at 206-651-4245.
We provide Seattle DUI attorney services throughout King County, including Seattle,
Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Renton, Burien, Shoreline, Medina, and Mercer
Island.