Will I lose my license if arrested for DUI in Washington?

Yes, if you are arrested in Washington State for DUI (driving under the influence) your license can be suspended for 90 days to 2 years.  You have to act fast if you want to fight losing your license.  Washington DUI laws require that you request a hearing to contest your license suspension within 20 days!

If you do not request a hearing or you are not successful in your hearing, then your Washington drivers license will be suspended for 90 days to 2 years depending on prior offenses and the specific details of your case.  The suspension will begin 60 days from the date of your DUI arrest.

If your hearing is successful, but you are later convicted of DUI, your license will be suspended as part of the DUI conviction penalties.

Penalties for 1st DUI conviction in Washington State

  • 24 hours to 1 year in Jail.
  • Fine from $865 to $5000
  • Mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment with ignition interlock device.

Being convicted of DUI in Washington can have life changing consequences, so it is important that you take a DUI arrest seriously.  You should contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible after your DUI arrest.  Having an experienced Washington criminal defense attorney representing you can greatly increase your chance of having charges reduced or even dismissed.

Chesterfield Police Taser Causes Man To Catch Fire

Chesterfield Police stopped a man driving a 2012 Volkswagen on suspicion of drinking and driving Saturday evening.  The driver then sped off as the officer started to approach his car.  The officer and the driver were traveling southbound on Jefferson Davis Highway when the driver lost control near the intersection of Jefferson Davis and Chester Road.  The man was trapped in his Volkswagen after it had rolled over several times near a bridge.

Firefighter and police were able to free the man from the wreckage but as soon as he was free he started to fight with arresting officers.  An officer then tasered the man to control the situation before someone was injured when suddenly the man’s clothes caught fire.  The clothing must have been covered in fuel or oil that originated from the accident.  The driver was quickly put out by the firefighters and rushed to VCU Medical Center.  The identity of the driver has not yet been released.

DUI accidents not only cause physical damage, but emotional and financial turmoil as well.  It’s important to understand that just because you have been involved in a DUI accident in Chesterfield doesn’t mean your life will end.  A experienced DUI attorney in Chesterfield can protect your rights and ensure that your DUI accident is the hands of professionals.