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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Washington state. When a person is convicted of this offense, he or she can face jail time, fines, license suspensions, and other punishments. He or she can face additional penalties if certain aggravating factors are present, such as an extremely high blood alcohol content…

Many people understand the implications of a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in their home states—but if they receive a DUI while visiting another state, the process becomes more complex. If you receive a DUI in Washington as an out-of-state resident, you could lose your Washington driving privileges and face penalties in your…

Drinking and driving is a serious crime in Washington state. To keep other drivers and pedestrians safe on the road, police officers often perform standardized field sobriety tests during traffic stops. There are three types of standardized sobriety tests: horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn, and the one-leg stand. #1: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Alcohol can…

Police traffic stops can be nerve-wracking experiences, and it is normal to feel anxious when a law enforcement officer asks you to pull over. Unfortunately, some officers take advantage of their ability to conduct these stops and may violate drivers’ rights in the process, conducting unreasonable searches without probable cause. If you are asked…

Facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges can be daunting, and if a Washington police officer pulls you over on suspicion of this crime, you may not know what to do next. There are certain actions you can take to protect yourself and your rights, and there are also actions that could harm your…

Drinking and driving is a crime in Washington, and law enforcement officers have a duty to pull over drivers who they suspect may be under the influence. If a police officer pulls you over, he or she may ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). You may…