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DUI Penalties

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Washington State DUI Penalties

When a person is arrested for DUI, the first thing that crosses his or her mind are the penalties associated with a DUI charge and what they could possibly mean for his or her future.

In the State of Washington, DUI charges are aggressively prosecuted.

We at Callahan Law, P.S., Inc. work to help shield our clients from being punished to the full extent of the law. A DUI conviction could easily disrupt a person’s life and damage his or her employment and housing prospects in the future.

Penalties for Those 21 and Older Include:

Breath or Blood Alcohol Test Result less than < .150 or No Test Result
OR
Blood Test Result w/ any drug or w/ 5 nanograms of THC or more

**Ignition Interlock Device Restriction required in all cases (first IID restriction at least 1 year; 2nd IID restriction at least 5 years; 3rd at least 10 years)**

Breath or Blood Alcohol Test Result .150 or Higher or Test Refused

**Ignition Interlock Device Restriction required in all cases (first IID restriction at least 1 year; 2nd IID restriction at least 5 years; 3rd at least 10 years)**

DUI Case Results

**Updated 08/03/2023**

9 0 %
DUI's Reduced
0
DUI's Dismissed
0
DUI's > Neg 1
0
DUI's > Reckless Driving
0
DOL Hearings Won

For those who are accused of refusing the breath test, or who have prior DUI convictions, the penalties are more severe.

Don’t assume that your case is hopeless. Speak with our caring legal team about how you should proceed following an arrest.

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We know DUI Law better than most firms.  That’s why we are trusted by Thomson Reuters to Author the DUI Practice Manual for Washington every year since 2006.  We literally write The Book on DUI.

Why Hire Callahan Law?
Linda M. Callahan
Focused on DUI Offense

98% of our Law Firm is dedicated to DUI Defense.  With over 20 years of experience defending drivers throughout Western Washington since 2000.

Respected Author

Attorney Linda M. Callahan, our firm’s founder, is the published author of a widely respected and often consulted book on DUI law. She has a perfect 10 Avvo.com Rating. Under her direction, our firm provides knowledgeable and excellent legal representation to accused individuals.

We Know The Law

Our yearly update to the DUI Manual requires that we stay up to date on legislative changes related to DUI and have an impressive track record of success. Should you choose to entrust us with your DUI matter, you can feel peace of mind in knowing that your rights will be protected.

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Our attorneys are trained on all aspects of DUI, from breath testing and blood testing, to field sobriety tests and drug recognition.  We are successful because we understand the evidence.

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Washington State has some of the toughest DUI laws in our nation. These laws carry increasingly severe penalties for those who drink and drive. Washington lowered the BAC limit from .10 to 0.08 in January of 1999. Drivers with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at .08 or above can now be convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition, because public sentiment is so very negative toward drunk drivers, prosecutors will often pursue a DUI conviction even when the driver’s test result is well under .08! This is possible because they can obtain a conviction if they can show the person drove while “affected by” alcohol, and/or marijuana or any drug, including prescription or over-the-counter medications.

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