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Dec. 23, 2019

Whenever you are facing criminal charges, your first step should be to sit down and talk with a criminal defense attorney. You should not hire a DUI defense attorney unless they offer to talk with you in person about your case free of charge.

Dec. 23, 2019

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 with an attorney.

Dec. 23, 2019

You should consult with an attorney immediately after your arrest. There are several issues that need to be addressed right away. In cases involving a breath test above the legal limit, the Department of Licensing (DOL) will initiate an action to suspend the driver’s license.

Dec. 23, 2019

After you are arraigned, your case is assigned to a judge. This is a critical time. In some cases, it may be advisable to exercise an affidavit of prejudice to have your case reassigned to a different judge. Every defendant is entitled to one affidavit of prejudice but the affidavit must be exercised in a timely fashion.

Dec. 23, 2019

If the defense attorney decides to raise any legal issues regarding the case, the attorney will file a motion brief and set a motion hearing.

Dec. 23, 2019

In most cases, once you have been arrested for DUI, you will either be released into the custody of a friend or relative or booked into jail.

July 29, 2016

Laws vary from state to state, but what do I do if I get a DUI in Washington? While some state laws might differ slightly, laws on driving under the influence are fairly similar.

June 29, 2016

The landscape of DUI law changes on a daily basis. The US Supreme clarified some outstanding issues in its most recent DUI ruling pertaining to DUI law. In Birchfield v. North Dakota (DUI Law), the court consolidated the appeals of three drivers into one case. The first driver, Birchfield refused to allow his blood to be drawn after an arrest for DUI.

June 29, 2016

The US Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man that resulted from an unlawful police encounter. While investigating a residence for suspected narcotics activity, an officer detained a man later identified as Strieff that had exited the house and walked to a nearby convenience store.