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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…

For all residents of Washington state, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to serious consequences, both for the victims of any potential accidents and for the intoxicated driver. An adult must have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher for a law enforcement officer to place him…

In Washington state, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs — including marijuana. Driving while under the influence of this substance can lead to severe consequences, including serious injury, death, and thousands of dollars in property damage. If you receive a conviction for this crime,…

If you receive a conviction for a DUI in Washington state, you understand how severe the penalties are for this crime. After you serve your jail sentence and pay the required fines, the state may also require you to undergo probation for a certain period of time. If you break the terms of your…

Washington already prosecutes driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in a harsh manner, but for people with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the consequences can be even more severe. Since their jobs involve following the rules of the road and operating their vehicles in a safe manner, CDL holders can face harsher…

Washington state treats driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol as a serious crime. When a police officer arrests you and asks you to take a chemical test to determine your level of intoxication, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher, or a THC concentration of 5.00 or higher, can lead…