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answered on Jul 21, 2015
Technically a prior DUI 13 years ago should not affect a new charge - however - it does. Prosecutors believe there is a pattern (which is a real stretch) and Judges think you didn't learn from the last experience. The Legislature now believes you should be punished at your first court date... View More 
answered on Jul 21, 2015
Ugghh, Ambien is a horrible drug. Ultimately it comes down to evidence, whether the blood draw was done properly, the amount of ambien in your system, performance of SFSTs, and whether there was a DRE.
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answered on Jul 21, 2015
The Interstate Compact governs this law and ultimately, the Probation Department approves whether you can leave or not - which would probably demand you transfer probation to another State.
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answered on Jul 21, 2015
Simple answer is no - the Courts cannot chose which specific agency. However, they will demand that the agency be certified in the State of Washington. Importantly though, if the Court does not agree with the agency's findings, they can demand another evaluation (but they cannot tell you... View More
I wasn't pulled over by an officer, I had already parked my vehicle on private property that belongs to family friends when I was approached by officers in Tulalip, WA. I refused field sobriety tests & breathalizer. They took me into custody, I took breathalizer at station. They released... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2015
The DOL is tough to deal with at the best of times. Obviously your question is old, but if you do not request a hearing within 20 days and the DOL received paperwork from the reporting officer, you have almost no chance at keeping your license. Sorry.
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answered on Jul 21, 2015
If you had a tongue piercing in your tongue when you blew into the BAC machine - you should have your BAC results tossed (suppressed). However, if the officer disagrees, then that is a different matter.
Importantly, even if the BAC results are suppressed, that does not mean the case is... View More
Medical records. Is it possible to block the police from the records even if they get a warrant?
answered on Jul 21, 2015
This is an old question so I hope you have received legal counsel - but give law enforcement nothing. NOTHING. Unless they have a warrant, give them nothing. In case I am not clear, give them nothing. Also, talk to an attorney...immediately.
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egally Drive a commercial vehicle till my court appearance.
answered on Jul 21, 2015
You will lose your CDL for one year (or a lifetime if you have a prior CDL suspension) if you lose the DOL hearing or are convicted of the DUI. Further, you will lose your CDL (for a period of less than one year) if the DUI is amended to Reckless Driving or Negligent Driving First Degree AND the... View More
I am disabled now and rarely drink. My offense was considered a first offense and my suspension was for 90 days, but I was not able to afford insurance at the time, so I never applied to reinstate. NH says I must follow WA's requirements and show proof in order for them to reinstate me there.
answered on Mar 18, 2015
I would contact the Washington DOL and see if you may apply for your license here, and what conditions must be met in order to do so. Try calling them at (360) 902-3669
answered on Oct 8, 2014
No, unfortunately there is no way to legally transfer the venue of your criminal case to another state. You will need to come back to Washington State after you have moved to Hawaii to appear in court and get the case resolved. And on top of that, depending on the court and the policies for... View More
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