Is a State of Washington DUI Conviction a Public Record?
Under the laws of the State of Washington, a conviction for a first DUI offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor. It’s punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine and fees not to exceed $5,200 along with a 90 day driver’s license suspension. That makes even a first DUI conviction a […]
Can My DUI Charge be Dropped in Couer d’Alene?
If you’re arrested for a Coeur d’Alene DUI, your presiding judge isn’t going to dismiss the charge. That judge might find you not guilty in a bench trial, but only the prosecutor in his or her discretion can dismiss or reduce the DUI charge. What comes to issue is that your attorney must prevail upon […]
Can a DUI Conviction be Expunged in Coeur d’Alene?
Everybody makes mistakes, especially when they’re young. Sometimes people make serious mistakes, and they’re arrested and convicted of a crime. Idaho Code Section 19-2604 provides the opportunity of dismissal and expungement of a previous conviction. If you were convicted of misdemeanor driving under the influence in Idaho (DUI), and you successfully completed your sentence, it’s […]
Potential defenses after an arrest in Spokane WA
If you’ve been arrested in Spokane County, please visit our Spokane Criminal Defense Lawyer page which has answers to commonly asked questions. If you’ve been charged with any type of a criminal offense, protect and invoke your rights by calling this office. Do not plead guilty; we both want the best possible outcome for you. […]
Can I still go to Canada if I have a Spokane DUI conviction?
A DUI arrest opens a world of headaches, and a conviction can impact your family, job and freedom. Every DUI arrest is different, and you’ll want to know what your rights are. Contact us as soon as possible after any DUI arrest in or around Spokane for a free consultation. You have rights that you’ll […]
How many beers can I drink before I’m driving under the influence (DUI)?
As per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), well over a million drivers every year are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The one piece of information that’s uniform across all 50 states is that if you’re driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more, you’re driving under […]
Can a DUI Conviction be expunged in the State of Washington?
A DUI arrest opens a world of headaches, and a conviction can impact your family, job and freedom. Every DUI arrest is different, and you’ll want to know what your rights are. Contact us as soon as possible after any DUI arrest in or around Spokane for a free consultation. You have rights that you’ll […]
Can my Spokane DUI charges be dropped?
A DUI arrest opens a world of headaches, and a conviction can impact your family, job and freedom. Every DUI arrest is different, and you’ll want to know what your rights are. Contact us as soon as possible after any DUI arrest in or around Spokane for a free consultation. You have rights that you’ll […]
Assertion of your Rights Card – Washington State DUI
DUI is a crime of opinion. Many times, the officer stops a person for a simple traffic infraction, however, based on the driver’s behavior, statements and physical characteristics, such stops turn into full blown DUI investigations. You have the right against self-incrimination. The officer is attempting to gather evidence for his case and he is […]
Coeur d’Alene DUI Police Stops
When Can A Police Officer Stop Me? Often when a client comes in charged with a DUI, they ask about being stopped late at night and whether a police officer can “just stop me for no reason”. In order for a police officer to pull someone over, all they need is a reasonable suspicion of […]