Practice Areas of Seattle DUI Attorney

DUI Defense | Misdemeanor Defense

DUI DEFENSE / DUI FAQ'S

Some of the possible consequences of a DUI arrest are:

• Conviction
• Jail time
• Loss of license
• Loss of insurance
• Court ordered ignition interlock devise
• Court ordered driving school
• Impound of vehicle
• Substantial fines

A DUI case is more complex than the average criminal misdemeanor case. This is because so much hinges on a clear understanding of the scientific evidence that the prosecuting authority will use against you. Most states currently have implied consent laws. In essence these laws mean that when you are granted and accept the privilege of having a driver’s license in the state, you have also consented to a blood or breath test should you be asked to provide one. This is in essence consenting to a waiver of your 5th Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination. While you do have the right to withdraw your implied consent, sanctions in the form of a mandatory license revocation will most likely be imposed if you do. Whether or not you submit to a breath or blood test and to the voluntary Field Sobriety Tests can be crucial to the outcome of your case. If you are in a situation where you are faced with that decision contact Herbert Law Offices for a free consultation with us.

The police are required to follow proper procedure in administering a breath or blood test, and if they deviate from these procedures in any way this can be grounds for suppression of any evidence gleaned through the faulty procedure. You will need experienced legal counsel to analyze your case for procedural or constitutional violations.

Herbert Law Firm has experienced DUI attorneys who have achieved acquittals, dismissals, and reduction in charges for clients accused of DUI and other driving related charges.

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Misdemeanor Defense

We also defend clients on charges that may be imposed in conjunction with a DUI. Some examples of these are:

• Reckless Driving
• Negligent Driving
• Driving While License Suspended
• Hit and Run (Attended or Unattended)
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Drug charges
  

These charges also carry the possibility of jail time and steep fines on a conviction. We have successfully gotten many of these additional charges dropped immediately, or have been able to negotiate for diversion programs which eventually lead to the dismissal of these charges. If you are looking at what appears to be insurmountable legal problems, call us, and let us fight for you.

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