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What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Lakewood? A Step-by-Step Guide
After a DUI arrest in Lakewood, you will be booked into jail, asked to take an evidential breath test, and given a date to appear in court, usually within one to two business days if you remain in custody. At the same time, a separate…
DUI Checkpoints in Lakewood: What Are Your Rights?
DUI checkpoints are illegal in Lakewood and everywhere else in Washington State. In City of Seattle v. Mesiani (1988), the Washington Supreme Court ruled that random sobriety checkpoints violate Article I, Section 7 of the Washington Constitution, which protects your private affairs from government intrusion…
Tacoma DUI Arrest: What to Know About the Pierce County Jail
Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Tacoma is frightening, and the hours that follow are often spent in the Pierce County Jail. If you or someone you care about has been booked into the Pierce County Jail after a DUI arrest, knowing…
Tacoma DUI Checkpoints: What Are Your Rights?
If you see a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint ahead in Tacoma, you may be surprised to learn that random sobriety checkpoints are unconstitutional in Washington state. The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that suspicionless checkpoints violate the Washington State Constitution and the court…
How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Washington State?
A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Washington State stays on your driving record permanently and on your criminal record indefinitely. Washington does not allow expungement of a DUI conviction under current law, which is why the outcome of your case matters so much…
Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Washington?
Washington’s Implied Consent Law Under Washington’s implied consent law, every driver who operates a vehicle on public roads is considered to have already agreed to breath testing when lawfully arrested for DUI. This rule applies whether a driver is stopped in Edgewood, Tacoma, or anywhere…