Washington DUI and DWI Legal Questions

I don't know what you mean by what to expect. You will be arraigned, a pre-trial date will be set to come back with your attorney to demand evidence, than a "Compliance & Election" date will be set for the DA to "comply" with the demand for discovery and for you to "elect" whether or not you are going to trial or submit a proposed plea. If it is a trial, then a trial date will be set and on that date you will have your trial. I hope that is what you were looking for. If you are looking for outcome and sentencing etc., then much more information would be necessary. DO NOT put details of what you did online. Anything that you put online can be used against you. If you want more or different information, you should hire a lawyer. You definitely should have a lawyer anytime that you appear in a criminal court.... Read More

You should reconnect with your former lawyer and relate your situation he/she may be able to help you if you finish paying your fee. Or, you could contact another lawyer in your area and ask them to help, in a situation like yours, it is rarely a good idea to go in without an attorney to explain what happened and your changed situation.... Read More

There are 2 ways your license could become suspended or revoked. First, if you were arrested for DUI and were offered a breath or blood test and the results were a .08 or higher, or you refused to submit to a breath or blood test, the Department of Licensing will administratively suspend or revoke your license. You are entitled to a hearing to contest the proposed suspension or revocation, but the request must be made within 20 days of the date of your arrest and you must pay the requisite fee. Second, your license to drive would be suspended or revoked if you are convicted of DUI. The length of suspension or revocation depends on the result of your breath/blood test and your prior DUI history. In either case, you may obtain an ignition interlock license to drive during a period of suspension or revocation. You should speak to an experienced DUI defense attorney.... Read More

If you can't afford an attorney ask for the Public Defender. An .07 is below the statutory minimum however if the evidence shows impairment then you still can be convicted. Since no bad driving was observed that would be difficult. You should go to trial or have it reduced to a lesser offense.... Read More

The ultimate outcome depends on the judge and prosecutor as each jurisdiction handles them differently. In theory, you are facing up to 180 days in jail, vehicle immobilization, interlock plus fines, costs, higher insurance premiums, etc. Depending on the jurisdiction, you're chance of jail is higher for a second offense than a first. You need to definitely retain the services of an experienced DUI attorney in your area.... Read More