What is a Baby DUI?

Recently, a Washington State University football player was accused of Baby DUI. It appears he was under 21 years of age and driving in Pullman, Washington with a breath alcohol content of .076. He’ll likely have to fight two separate cases: one against the...

Labor Day DUI Patrols Announced

The Washington State Traffic Safety Commission has announced extra Driving Under the Influence (DUI) patrols starting in August and running through Labor Day Weekend (see link at the end of this post). This can be an especially dangerous time on the roadways around...

DUI Last Night. Can I Drive Today?

When a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest occurs in Washington State the government does not immediately take away someone’s driver’s license. The key word is “immediately.” Many people think they lose their license at the time they are...

DUI: To Blow or Refuse

Most people arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Spokane County or within Washington State will be asked to submit to a test of their breath to determine their breath alcohol content (BAC). Specifically, law enforcement will ask for a breath test at the...

DUI: Consumption After Driving

Consumption After Driving is actually part of the Washington State Driving Under the Influence statute. Most DUI investigations begin the same way: law enforcement observes a moving vehicle commit a traffic violation, they stop the vehicle and eventually arrest the...

Obtaining a DUI Ignition Interlock License

Every arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Washington State carries the potential for license suspension/revocation. Suspensions or revocations can occur based upon convictions in court or even through a separate administrative process within the Department...

Blood Draws and DUI’s

During a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest in Washington State most people will be asked to submit to a breath test for alcohol. However, if the investigating officer suspects impairment from drugs – prescription or non-prescription, then the officer may...

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...