Alcohol Treatment Washington State
Alcohol Treatment Washington State
First Time DUI in Washington State: What You Should Know
Washington State residents have to watch out when it comes to DUI. Washington State devotes millions of dollars each year to prosecuting and punishing individuals who have been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Furthermore, depending on past convictions, testimony and evidence of your most recent arrest, and your ability to defend yourself in court the penalties may include jail time, fines, and/or community service.
A couple important things to remember if you are unsure about first time DUI laws in Lynnwood, WA (or anywhere in the state): First, you can be arrested and convicted for driving under the influence of both alcohol and drugs, which includes prescription medications. The most important factor the law will consider is whether your ability to drive has been impaired enough that you are a threat to the general public’s safety.
Second, Washington State DUI deferred prosecution program allows individuals to petition the court for deferral of their case while they seek treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction or mental illness. Washington State DUI deferred prosecution means no jail time, fines, loss of license or special insurance requirement.
Finally, first time DUI laws in Lynnwood, WA require mandatory sentencing. Even if you drove under the influence by mistake, or have never had a prior DUI you need to be able to defend yourself in court to make sure you take advantage of all your rights.
The best way to protect yourself and your family during a hearing or trial is to make sure you have an experienced attorney like Mark W. Garka at your side. Mr. Garka has spent the last ten years devoted to helping people with DUI arrests defend themselves. He will sit down with you and help you analyze your case then give you a realistic idea of what you can expect from the whole process. You will be able to rest easy before your trial and focus on your work and family, confident in the knowledge that you have an expert on first time DUI laws in Lynnwood, WA working for you.
About the Author
DUI Defense Attorney, Mark W. Garka is a sustaining member of NACDL. He has served as a law clerk in the Snohomish County Superior Court, and was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. He limits his practice to DUI Defense exclusively.
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