The DUI First Appearance Hearing

In Spokane, Washington the criminal case for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) normally begins the next business day after the arrest. The initial court appearance for a DUI charge is a First Appearance Hearing. This hearing begins with roll call to see who is...

What Are DUI Pretrial Conditions of Release?

Under Washington State criminal law Pretrial Conditions of Release (COR’s) are legal restrictions ordered by a judge after someone has been accused of a crime, like Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Domestic Violence Assault (DV). Most people accused of a...

Stopped for DUI: Should You Do Roadside Tests?

If you’re pulled over for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Spokane County or anywhere in Washington State, then the officer will likely ask you to perform roadside tests called Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s). These...

One DUI Charge. Two Separate Cases

If you’ve been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Spokane or anywhere in Washington State, then you’ll likely face two separate cases: a criminal DUI case in court and a completely separate Department of Licensing (DOL)...