When should I consider calling a Seattle DUI attorney?
The best time to call a
Seattle DUI lawyer
is during your DUI traffic stop or the moment the cops read you your rights. If
you don't do it then, the next best time is before you decide whether or not to
take the breath test at the police station. If you don't do it then, the next best
time is right after you are released from police custody. The best time to call
a DUI attorney is as soon as possible.
What penalties am I facing if convicted of Seattle DUI?
The penalties for a Seattle DUI conviction depend on several factors, including
the number of previous DUI convictions, your breath test reading, and if you refused
the breath test.
How will my driving privileges be affected by a Seattle DUI charge?
If you took the breath test and blew .08 or over, or refused the breath test, you
are subject to a suspension of your driving privileges by the Department of Licensing
separate from the suspension you may face if convicted of DUI. To protect your driving
privileges you should submit the request for a driver's license hearing to the Washington
State Department of Licensing within 20 days of your arrest for DUI. Failing to
do so could result in the suspension of your license, and while there are other
ways to drive (such as an interlock ignition device), retaining all of your driving
privileges is only possible by appealing the administrative suspension.