Seattle DUI Lawyer
A Drunk Driving Charge Does Not Have to Destroy Your Future
Washington has joined the nationwide effort to crack down on "drunk driving". If you've been arrested in Washington for a DUI, you're facing tough new penalties reflecting the legislature's intent to make drunk driving a serious offense. In order to avoid mandatory jail time and loss of license, you either have to beat the case outright or get the charge reduced to a lesser offense through negotiations with the government. Either way, you need a skilled DUI attorney competent at DUI defense.
I am an experienced Seattle DUI lawyer, and I can help.
If you’re charged with a DUI, you will likely face a dual prosecution. The government will try to convict and jail you, AND the Department of Licensing will attempt to take away your license through a civil proceeding that is completely separate from the criminal proceeding. You need a DUI lawyer who can handle both. As an experienced and skilled DUI attorney, I have represented motorists both in court and before the Department of Licensing. Contact the Law Office of Robert Perez.
A Unique Perspective to the Technological Aspects of Your DUI Case
The results of your breath test will probably be the most significant evidence against you in your case. The BAC DataMaster and DataMaster CDM breath test machines are riddled with questionable technology based on junk science. As an engineer, I understand these vulnerabilities, and I know the limitations of the software inside. As a skilled drunk driving defense attorney, I've successfully challenged breath results and, in some cases, had them thrown out of court altogether.
Understanding the Consequences of Conviction
A DUI conviction can result in staggering penalties, including:
- Mandatory jail time
- Loss of license
- Large, four-figure fines
- Alcohol treatment and AA requirements
- Mandatory ignition interlock devices attached to your automobile
- Liability for future felony prosecution
- Inability to cross the border into Canada or other countries
Penalties for repeat offenses skyrocket exponentially. In 2006, the legislature passed new legislation making certain repeat cases a felony. The best way to prevent these cascading penalties is to avoid a conviction in the first place.
Contact the firm today to schedule your free initial consultation.