October 10th, 2009
A DUI conviction carries a mandatory sentence include mandatory jail, fines, alcohol evaluation/treatment and more, that the judge is required by law to impose, with rare exceptions. In addition, the Department of Licensing imposes mandatory license suspension and ignition interlock requirements upon receiving notice that a driver has been convicted of DUI. A person charged [...]
Tags: Plea Bargain, Reckless Endangerment
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March 30th, 2009
A good defense attorney not only prepares for trial, he or she also negotiates with the prosecution in order to persuade the prosecutor to offer a reduced charge. The question that the client must then answer is: Do I accept a plea …
Tags: DUI penalties, Ignition Interlock Device, License Suspension, Neg 1, Negligent Driving in the First Degree, Plea Bargain, RCW 46.61.5249
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