Issaquah DUI Lawyer | DUI Roadblocks are Unconstitutional in Washington
A reader of the Issaquah DUI Lawyer blog submitted this question: Can the police set up roadblocks to stop drunk drivers? This question is complicated because the answer varies state-by-state. Under the Washington State constitution, DUI roadblocks are unconstitutional. Police in Washington must have individualized suspicion to stop you — which means they can’t stop … Continue reading
Find an Issaquah DUI Lawyer who can take your case to TRIAL
There are a lot of Seattle criminal lawyers out there. Regardless of whether this is your first time to face criminal charges or you have been through the process multiple times, it is important to find a Issaquah criminal lawyer who will put up a strong fight for you and who will treat you with … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | Impeachment: Dig up some dirt on your Arresting Officer
If you have been charged with DUI — or any other crime — your Issaquah criminal lawyer should do some research to dig up any dirt on your arresting officer. This can be done through a public information request with the officer’s agency. You can get use of force reports, reports of reprimands and complaints … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | New Penalties for Violation the Ignition Interlock Requirement starting January 1, 2011
If you have been convicted of DUI or Physical Control, chances are you have an Ignition Interlock License and an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed in your car. Last year, when the Washington Legislature established all the laws surrounding the ignition interlock license, it also made it a misdemeanor to drive without an ignition interlock … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | The Ignition Interlock License & Ignition Interlock Device
The Ignition Interlock License (IIL) allows a person whose driver’s license is suspended or revoked due to charges of DUI or Physical Control to maintain his or her driving privileges by installing an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in all cars he or she drives. The statute currently requires the courts to order people convicted of alcohol-related … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | Before you plea, Know the Collateral Consequences of a Conviction
For many people, jail time and fines are not half as bad as some of the “collateral” (not court-imposed) consequences of a conviction. Immigration Consequences: If you are not a U.S. citizen, some convictions can lead to deportation. Under a recent Washington Supreme Court case, State v. A.N.J., it is ineffective assistance of counsel for … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | Understanding Potential Penalties for DUI
In Washington, the penalties for DUI are outlined in a Sentencing Grid. (See later blog entry if the defendant is a minor). The penalties you might face if you are convicted of DUI depend on whether you have no prior DUIs, 1 prior DUI, or 2+ prior DUIs. A DUI is a “prior” for sentencing purposes if … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | First Things First: Request your DOL hearing, Show up at Arraignment, and Get a Drug/Alcohol Evaluation
If you were recently stopped for DUI, you might not have a lawyer yet. But there are several important things to address within the days and months following the arrest: 1. Request your DOL hearing within 20 days of the arrest Here is the link to the DOL form to request your DOL hearing. You … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | Damage Control: Know Your Rights When the Police Stop You
Knowing your rights is important to either completely avoiding a DUI charge or minimizing the evidence the State can use against you if the prosecutor does file charges. 1. In order to pull you over, the police must have either (1) probable cause that you’ve committed a traffic infraction or (2) reasonable suspicion that you’re … Continue reading
Issaquah DUI Lawyer | Welcome
Welcome to the Issaquah DUI Lawyer blog! This site is devoted to people accused of DUI. It is meant to guide you through the process of fighting your DUI by providing information from a Issaquah criminal lawyer and from anyone in the community who has valuable information to contribute. If you have experience with fighting a DUI … Continue reading
How to Fight Your DUI in Issaquah, WA 