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Silverdale DUI Lawyers

1. Bennett Rainey Moran & Gianneschi: A charge of driving under the influence is not a minor inconvenience in Washington State. Even for first offenders, a conviction for DUI includes mandatory jail or home monitoring; hundreds or thousands in fines; and a driver's license suspension. If you've been charged with drunk driving, it pays to get help from an experienced DUI lawyer.
2. Ryan, Sells & Uptegraft: DUI Convictions Have Long-Term Consequences If you have been charged with DUI, BUI (boating under the influence), or underage driving under the influence, you may want to consider contacting an attorney immediately. Without a proper defense, you could face: * Extensive fines * Jail time * Loss of your driver's license for up to a year * Problems getting a job in the future. If this is not your first offense, you could end up losing your license for up to seven years.
3. Greg Memovitch: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
4. Tyner King & Thimons: Driving under the influence or "DUI" affects many individuals who have never had any prior contact with the criminal justice system. It is very important to remember that if you have been accused of a DUI or any crime, trying to minimize the situation by offering an explanation to law enforcement or the court is a bad idea. When you are accused of a crime the prosecutors interests are adverse to your own. Exercise your right to remain silent. A DUI is a criminal matter and as with any criminal matter you will need legal representation. A DUI in Washington state is classified as a gross misdemeanor. A gross misdemeanor carries a maximum punishment of one year in jail and a five thousand dollar fine. If convicted of a DUI you can add to any potential jail and fines; a drivers license suspension, probation, a requirement to undergo a substance abuse evaluation and treatment, and you could be restricted to operating vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device. Unlike many other misdemeanors the offense of DUI carries many legislative required mandatory minimums. This means the court is required to impose upon a conviction certain minimums regardless of the circumstances of the case.