Seattle Drunk Driving Defense Attorney
Drunk Driving & DUI Defense
A drunk driving offense is the most common type of criminal offense in the United States. Still, it is one of the most serious charges with far-reaching consequences, which could include:
- Jail or prison time
- Hefty fines
- Having your driver's license suspended or revoked
- Required to enroll in an alcohol assessment or treatment program
- Probation
- Increased insurance costs
- Disqualification from applying for certain jobs
Being charged with driving under the influence can make your life difficult and expensive in many ways. If you believe you are innocent and have been wrongly or unfairly charged with a DUI, you must immediately contact an experienced and knowledgeable Washington DUI defense attorney, who will navigate through the legal process, help you defend these damaging charges and avoid the severe penalties that are attached to a DUI conviction.
WHY CONTACT A DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY?
You will be well-advised to seek the counsel of a skilled Tacoma DUI defense attorney because they are specialists in this field and know exactly how to handle DUI charges. They will listen to your side of the story, do a complete and thorough assessment of the case and seek to find discrepancies or holes in the prosecution's case and problems with the evidence prosecutors present. Experienced DUI defense lawyers also know that arresting officers are required by law to follow a detailed process and that all charges may be dismissed if a DUI officer did not follow this process as required.
A competent DUI defense looks for whether your constitutional rights have been violated, whether the officer followed all correct procedures, whether your were read your Miranda rights when the officer arrested you, whether the blood and/or breath tests were correctly administered and whether the testing equipment was maintained and in good working order.
Washington DUI laws are very complex and are best handled by an expert who understand and correctly interprets these laws. If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI in Washington, please call an experienced DUI defense lawyer at McNeese & Trotsky for a free consultation. We have extensive experience in dealing with DUI cases and have successfully defended numerous clients. We understand the stress of facing these serious charges and will work hard to get you the best possible result in your case - getting those charges dismissed.
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