The answers you need from an experienced Tacoma DUI defense attorney
If you have been charged with or arrested for DUI in Tacoma, Seattle, Auburn, Puyallup or elsewhere in Western Washington, you have questions — not least of which is wondering what penalties you may face.
At The Woods Law Office, PLLC, we do more than offer effective, vigorous representation. We offer answers. As a Tacoma DUI attorney, Doug Woods takes the time to go over the defense process and help you understand all the possibilities — good, bad and otherwise. Given the political, public and law enforcement climate, you should understand that penalties for a DUI are severe — even if this is your Washington State DUI first offense:
| DUI PENALTIES IF NO PRIOR OFFENSE IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS | ||
| BAC less than .15% OR no test result |
BAC .15% or higher OR test refusal |
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| Jail time minimum Or Electronic Home Monitoring |
24 hours (consecutively) OR 15 days of EHM |
48 hours consecutively OR 30 days EHM |
| Jail time maximum | One year | One year |
| Fines and fees | $866 min. ($5000 max.) | $1,121 min. ($5,000 max) |
| License suspension | 90 days | One to two years if test refused |
| Ignition interlock | One year after suspension | One year after suspension |
| Alcohol/drug assessment | As determined by the court | As determined by the court |
| Jurisdiction/probation | Five years | Five years |
| DUI PENALTIES IF SECOND OFFENSE — ONE PRIOR IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS | ||
| BAC less than .15% OR no test result |
BAC .15% or higher OR test refusal |
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| Jail time minimum | 30 days consecutively | 45 days consecutively |
| Jail time maximum | One year | One year |
| Electronic Home Monitoring | 60 days | 90 days |
| Fines and fees | $1,121 min. ($5,000 max.) | $1,546 min. ($5,000 max.) |
| License suspension | Two-year revocation | 900-day revocation Three years if test refusal |
| Ignition interlock | Five years if previously restricted | Five years if previously restricted |
| Alcohol/drug assessment | As determined by the court | As determined by the court |
| Jurisdiction/probation | Five years | Five years |
| DUI PENALTIES IF THIRD OFFENSE — TWO PRIOR OFFENSES IN THE LAST 7 YEARS | ||
| BAC less than .15% OR no test result |
BAC .15% or higher OR test refusal |
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| Jail time minimum | 90 days consecutively | 120 days consecutively |
| Jail time maximum | One year | One year |
| Electronic Home Monitoring | 120 days | 150 days |
| Fines and fees | $1,971 min. ($5,000 max.) | $2,821 min. ($5,000 max.) |
| License suspension | Three-year revocation | Four years |
| Ignition interlock | Ten years if previously restricted for five years | Ten years if previously restricted for five years |
| Alcohol/drug assessment | As determined by the court | As determined by the court |
| Jurisdiction/probation | Five years | Five years |
If you are being charged as a repeat offender, it is especially important that you contact felony DUI attorney Doug Woods as soon as possible.
To schedule a free, confidential consultation with Tacoma DUI lawyer Doug Woods, please contact us today
To find out more about Washington State DUI penalties and discuss your legal options, please contact us online to schedule a free consultation with criminal lawyer Doug Woods. Weekend or evening appointments can be arranged, and we offer flexible, affordable payment plans.
