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Everett DUI Lawyers

1. Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews: Washington State DUI cases Consequences of a DUI arrest may include a suspended license, fines and expenses, and a jail sentence. Washington State DUI cases Consequences of a DUI arrest may include a suspended license, fines and expenses, and a jail sentence. Our attorneys will handle all aspects of the criminal and DMV administrative issues, working to have charges reduced or dismissed, and assisting with reinstatement of driving privileges. In the event of a guilty plea or conviction, the lawyers will work with the judge to develop options that will help our client avoid jail, including deferred prosecution and drug and alcohol treatment programs. DUI and drug possession Ñ professional implications If convicted of DUI, drug possession, or refusing a breathalyzer, professionals may face loss of their professional licenses, airline pilots may lose flight privileges, and commercial truck drivers may lose their CDLs. As your counsel we are able to provide comprehensive DUI defense services. Our employment law attorneys will work together with our criminal defense lawyers to see that all issues are thoroughly addressed. Felony DUI in Washington State Ñ prior offenses In Washington State, Driving under the Influence (DUI) or Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle under the Influence may be a felony offense under some circumstances, an offense more serious than vehicular assault. DUI/physical control becomes a felony if the person charged has four or more prior offenses in the past ten years or has been convicted of vehicular assault or vehicular homicide at any time. Prior offenses include negligent driving, reckless driving, or reckless endangerment if initially charged as an alcohol offense. When handling a charge of DUI, defense attorneys at CNRWA may be able to negotiate a plea bargain that reduces the charge to a non-alcohol related offense.
2. Denes & Denes: Federal Charges Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, HobbÕs Act Extortion, Possession and Delivery of Controlled Substances, Conspiracy and RICO Violations, Bank Robbery, Tax Offenses, Immigration and Unlawful Re-entry, Public Corruption and Embezzlement, Money Laundering, Software and Copyright Piracy, Internet Solicitation, Pornography Possession and Distribution and Supervised Release Violations. Washington State Charges Possession and Distribution of Controlled Substances, Murder, Robbery, Assault and Battery, Sex Charges, including , Gun Possession, Theft, Forgery, Domestic Violence, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Violations of Probation, DUI/DWI, Solicitation, Prostitution, Bond and Preliminary Hearings.
3. Jones, Michael: DUI Penalties: Washington has some of the harshest DUI penalties and consequences in the nation. In addition, our statutes include mandatory minimum penalties that prevent the judge from suspending the entire penalties. The typical first DUI conviction has mandatory court expenses of at least $3,851.00 and a third conviction involves mandatory court expenses of $22,461.00. The maximum court expenses may reach $89,000.00. With the spread of computers and digital records, we are experiencing a flood of consequences beyond the traditional court penalties. Conviction always includes these mandatory consequences: 1. Jail Time 2. Electronic Home Monitoring 3. Fines and Costs ($866 - $8,771) 4. Breath Test Assessment ($125) 5. Probation and Probation Fees (up to $6,000 @ $100/month) 6. Alcohol Treatment Programs ($290 - $6,500) 7. Ignition Interlock Device ($1,020 - $10,200) 8. Special High Risk Insurance (SR-22) ‰ÛÒ ($25 - $100/month for 3 yrs.) 9. Increased License Fee ($150/issuance) Courts may impose other statutory charges: 1. Police Response Fees (up to $1,000) 2. Bail Expense (typically 10% to bondsman) 3. Jail Booking Fees (up to $100) 4. Daily Jail Fees (up to $100/day) 5. Warrant Fees (up to $100/warrant) 6. Municipal Filing Fees ($25 - $100) Other costs or consequences: 1. Attorney Fees 2. Expert Witnesses Charges 3. Lost Wages 4. Lost Jobs or Job Opportunities 5. Lost Rental Opportunities 6. Credit Impairment and/or Increased Interest 7. Inability to Rent a Car 8. Permanent Criminal Record 9. Inability to Travel Internationally 10. Restitution (for any damages or injuries) 11. Required Permission for Interstate Travel (2nd offenses) 12. Community Service 13. Psychological Stress and Anxiety It is easy to see that the costs of your DUI will far exceed your anticipated attorney fees and that an experienced attorney will save you far more than his fee.