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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May 19th, 2009
If you are convicted of DUI then you will be required to obtain an alcohol and drug evaluation. This is required by RCW 46.61.5055, which governs the penalties for a DUI conviction. RCW 46.61.5055(7) states, ”[a]n offender punishable under this section is subject to the alcohol assessment and treatment provisions of RCW 46.61.5056.” RCW 46.61.5056 states,
Tags: Alcohol Treatment, DUI, Negligent Driving First Degree, Negligent Driving Second Degree, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment
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