DUI Laws

Breaking down the DUI laws so you know what to expect.

Laws of Driving Under the Influence

There are two types of DUI charges in WA State. Learn how these can be used to show you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to secure a conviction!

DUI Penalties

One need not actually be driving a car to incur DUI type penalties. Physical Control, a less frequent charge, carries the same penalties as DUI.

Deferred Prosecution

If you are charged with DUI in WA State and are diagnosed as drug or alcohol dependent, you may be eligible for deferred prosecution.

Felony DUI

Under some circumstances a DUI charge is a class A felony. There are certain prerequisites in order for of a DUI to become a felony charge.

Marijuana DUI

While driving under the influence of marijuana has always been illegal, legalization set a threshold for everyone. Find out how this affects you.

Minor DUI

A minor DUI has very similar, if not identical, consequences as an adult DUI conviction and does not require proof the person was drunk.

MIP

Don't let a minor in possession charge haunt your child. Keep their juvenile record clean with a qualified MIP lawyer.

Reckless Driving

By definition, this crime is committed when you drive a motor vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

Reckless Endangerment

Reckless endangerment is a crime committed when you place another person in a position of substantial risk of death or serious physical injury.

Negligent Driving

Negligent driving is very similar to DUI, but with lesser penalties - no license suspension, no mandatory jail time, smaller fines are likely.

Boating Under the Influence

While the stakes are lower than a DUI charge, there will be severe consequences if convicted.

Sobriety Tests

There are three standardized sobriety tests performed out in the field and they are often relied upon as proof in DUI trials.

ARIDE

ARIDE trains law enforcement officers to observe, identify, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or combination of both.

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