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A Saner Approach to Sentencing

Mandatory Minimum Laws Need An Overhaul. Congress Is Ready. Will The President Make Good On His Promises?

How to Avoid Being Convicted of DUI

What to do if stopped for a DUI in California.

DUI and Relocation

For those individuals who get convicted of a second or otherwise subsequent DUI in Washington State, or who have entered into a deferred prosecution and have a prior DUI conviction may encounter difficulty in lawfully moving to another state.

DUI Immigration Consquences

A DUI conviction can have extremely broad and far reaching immigration ramifications on an individual. A DUI conviction can cause exclusion to the United States, deportability, and denial or delay of naturalization rights.

DUI and Canada

The Canadian Government has chosen to revoke the admission rights of those individuals convicted of DUI to cross the border into Canada; those individuals convicted of Driving Under the Influence in Washington are not allowed to enter Canada nor are they permitted to remain inside Canadian borders.

DUI and Employment in Washington State

Suffering through a DUI arrest in Washington State can potentially result in a very significant impact on one's employment status, especially if driving a vehicle is part of one's job duties.

DUI's and Commercial Driver's Licenses

A DUI arrest in Washington State can have significant repercussions for anyone - young or old, male or female - but for those that possess a commercial driver's license ("CDL"), a DUI arrest in Washington State can be personally and professionally devastating.

Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration in Washington State DUI Cases

Blood Alcohol Concentration ("BAC") is the amount of alcohol in a person's body measured by the weight of the alcohol in a certain volume of blood.

Elements of Drunk Driving

Few of us realize how truly important driving is to our everyday lives. We rely on driving to go to work, run errands, socialize, and go on vacations. In short, a DUI conviction can impede one's lifestyle.

An Overview of Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

The penalties associated with driving under the influence in Washington State can be very burdensome, and can have a devastating impact on an individual's personal and professional life.

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