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
How to Fight Your DUI in Issaquah, WA 