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DUI DEFENSE
If you are charged with a DUI, or
expect DUI charges to be filed against you, Dan can help. DUI is a serious
offense that carries both administrative and criminal penalties. In order to
understand these penalties, and the criminal process, you should consult an
attorney. All of Dan’s DUI consultations are free. Through a consultation, Dan
can discuss with you your situation and your options in defending against the
DUI charges. The information discussed in a DUI consultation is confidential
even if you choose not to retain Dan’s services.
A DUI case has several important phases. The DUI case begins on the night of
the arrest and may conclude with a jury trial, a plea bargain to a lesser
charge, an outright dismissal, a deferred prosecution, or a conviction.
Whatever the final outcome, a person charged with DUI needs to understand the
implications a DUI will have on their driving record, their job, their family,
and their criminal history. In order to protect your rights, and to maximize
your likeliness of an optimal outcome, you should contact an attorney
immediately after you have been arrested for DUI.
UPDATE:
If
you have been convicted of DUI, or plead guilty to DUI or a crime that was
originally charged as a DUI over the last seven years, you may be able to have
your conviction overturned! The former Washington State Patrol crime lab
manager resigned on July 20, 2007, amidst allegations that she falsely
certified lab tests that relate directly to the validity of breath test
results.
If you have a DUI conviction on your record, schedule a free consultation with
Dan. You may have a legal basis to attack your judgment.
BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Boating is a central part of the Puget Sound lifestyle. We live in a beautiful area where you can enjoy the water while participating in northwest culture. Whether “transom” gating at a Husky game, watching the Blue Angels at Seafair, or taking in the sights and sounds of the many lakes or bays in the area, boating options are limitless.
Often times we celebrate on the water with alcoholic beverages. In Washington State, it is a crime to boat while under the influence of intoxicants.
What is BUI?
In
Washington, it is illegal operate a vessel while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor or any drug. A person is considered to be boating under
the influence if while boating that person:
(a) has a blood alcohol level of greater than 0.08;
(b) is under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any
drug; or
(c) is under the combined influence of or affected by an intoxicating
liquor and any drug.
If your ability to operate a boat is lessened by any appreciable degree, then you are affected by intoxicants under the law.
What
is the punishment for BUI?
BUI is a misdemeanor, punishable up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. In addition, the court may order the defendant to pay restitution for any damages or injuries resulting from the offense.
There is no license suspension for BUI. However, due to the rising safety concerns over drinking and boating, and the number of boaters on the water, BUI is a crime that is being seriously prosecuted by law enforcement. You should consult an attorney if facing this charge.
