Seattle DUI Lawyers – DUI PENALTIES – Sheed Law Offices PLLC
Generally speaking, if you or a loved one are facing a DUI or Physical Control charge in Washington State, it’s very likely you are being charged with a Gross Misdemeanor under RCW 46.61.502, and facing a maximum punishment of 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. The Washington State legislature has also enacted minimum penalties for those convicted of DUI in Washington State that are based on a variety of factors including the defendant’s number of prior offenses and their Blood Alcohol Content. The Seattle DUI Attorneys of Sheed Law Offices have extensive experience defending individuals facing DUI or Physical Control with zero prior offenses and those whom have had three of more prior offenses. For a general outline of minimum penalties, please keep reading and Contact a Seattle DUI lawyer at Sheed Law Offices. For a detailed analysis on the precise penalties you or a loved one may be facing, please schedule a Free Case Review with an experienced Seattle DUI lawyer at Sheed Law Offices. Our attorneys are skilled, aggressive advocates in defending all types of DUI cases.
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FIRST OFFENSE PENALTIES
In a first time DUI offense when the BAC is below .15, the penalties for a conviction range from 24 hours confinement up to 364 days. Depending on the case, you or your loved one may be eligible for some sort of alternative to confinement (Electronic Home Monitoring, work release, community service, etc.). Additionally, for a first DUI offense when the BAC is below .15, you or your loved one may face fines of $940.50 up to $5,000, a 90-day license suspension, the requirement to install and use of an ignition interlock device, and potential drug or alcohol education. If the BAC reading is above .15 or above, the potential penalties include a jail sentence of 2 days up to 364 days, fines starting at $1120 up to $5,000, a one-year license suspension, and potential alcohol or drug education. The information here is very general in nature and it is highly recommended you speak to an experienced Seattle DUI Lawyer at Sheed Law Offices to help you or your loved one fully understand what you may or may not be facing. We have significant Washington DUI Defense experience working with clients and making sure their unique circumstances are tended to appropriately.
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SECOND OFFENSE PENALTIES
In a second DUI conviction within 7 years of prior DUI conviction where the BAC reading is below .15, penalties include jail time of 30 days up to one year, mandatory 60 days electronic home monitoring, fines and costs of $1120 up to $5,000, a 2-year license revocation, ignition interlock device requirement, and possible drug and alcohol treatment requirements. If your BAC registered .15 or above, the minimum amount of jail time starts at 45 days and goes up to a year, mandatory 90 days electronic home monitoring, fines start at $1620.50 up to $5.000, and your license suspension may be up to 900 days, in addition to potential drug and alcohol treatment requirements. The information here is very general in nature and it is highly recommended you speak to an experienced Seattle DUI Lawyer at Sheed Law Offices to help you or your loved one fully understand what you may or may not be facing. We have significant Washington DUI Defense experience working with clients and making sure their unique circumstances are tended to appropriately.
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THIRD OFFENSE PENALTIES
In a third DUI conviction within 7 years of prior DUI conviction where the BAC reading is below .15, the penalties range from 90 days to up to 364 days in jail, fines of $2045.50 to $5,000, mandatory 120 days electronic home monitoring, a 3-year license revocation, ignition interlock device requirement, and drug or alcohol treatment requirements. If the BAC reading is .15 or higher, the jail time starts at 120 days up to 364 days, mandatory electronic home monitoring is for 150 days, fines start at $2895.50 up to $5,000, and the license suspension is raised to 4 years! The information here is very general in nature and it is highly recommended you speak to an experienced Seattle DUI Lawyer at Sheed Law Offices to help you or your loved one fully understand what you may or may not be facing. We have significant Washington DUI Defense experience working with clients and making sure their unique circumstances are tended to appropriately.
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Washington State takes the concern of impaired driving very seriously as exhibited by the detailed legislation on minimum sentencing for DUI convictions. The Seattle DUI Lawyers at Sheed Law Offices have fought hard for many people facing DUI in Washington State and are well versed in using every defense to their client’s advantage. Sheed Law Offices has the RESULTS, experience, and the passion to make sure you receive the very best outcome possible. Contact the Seattle DUI Attorneys at Sheed Law Offices for elite legal representation in any DUI case!
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