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Because even if you face a DUI, or other criminal matter, you still deserve respect and fair, thoughtful consideration of your case.
If you are convicted of a DUI, or other alcohol-related offense, in Washington, you may be required to attend an educational program, such as a victim impact panel “focusing on the emotional, physical, and financial suffering of victims who were injured by persons convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants.” This is a two [...]
Do your jail time at home. Electronic home monitoring is a way of doing your jail time in the comfort of your own home. There are several methods of monitoring your compliance with the court’s sentence. The most common in an ankle bracelet that alerts the monitoring agency when you wander too far from the [...]
Very few things of value come for free. Short of winning your case, nothing is more important in a DUI (or any case involving drugs or alcohol) than where you choose to have your court-ordered alcohol and drug evaluation performed. There are companies that offer “free” or reduced cost evaluations. However, in my experience, these rarely [...]
“High risk” insurance doesn’t need to equal high prices. It is important to realize that “SR-22 insurance” simply means that DOL requires that your insurance company file proof that you are insured. The only additional work for the insurance company is filing the proper paperwork. You should not be charged more than a nominal fee [...]
An IID (Interlock Ignition Device) can be a good alternative to jail, bail and lengthy license suspensions. Do Interlock Ignition Devices prevent drunk driving? The prosecutors, courts nad Washington DOL think so. Because of this, Smart Start interlock ignition device (“go-n-blows”) monitoring can be a preferable, cost-effective alternative to jail time, bail or driver’s license [...]
Does Self-Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense? You might forego a defense lawyer in a criminal case in a few situations. There are many reasons why some defendants may wish to represent themselves in a criminal trial. Although it is usually wise to get a defense lawyer, sometimes it’s not necessary. The key to [...]
How to Find an Excellent Lawyer Follow these steps to find a good lawyer to help you with your legal issue. If your legal problem is complex or involves lots of money, you might not want to attempt to handle the entire matter without a lawyer. After all, lawyers do more than dispense legal information. [...]
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