Lake Forest Park DUI Lawyer
If you were arrested for a Lake Forest Park DUI (in the City of Lake Forest Park by a Lake Forest Park Police Officer), your case will be filed in the Lake Forest Park Municipal Court. The filing of the DUI charge in this court means that the prosecutors working on your case will be from a private law firm that contracts legal services to the city and the judge will be the sole elected Lake Forest Park Municipal Court judge or a Pro Tem judge. If these facts apply to your arrest, contact a Lake Forest Park DUI lawyer as soon as possible.
At this time, DUI cases that occur within the City of Lake Forest Park are filed by the prosecutor within three weeks to three months from the date of arrest. Once the DUI charge is filed, an arraignment will be scheduled shortly thereafter. Occasionally, the arresting officer will hold the arrested person in custody. If this is the case, the DUI arraignment will occur within 48 hours. A person charged with a Lake Forest Park DUI will be facing a judge who takes her judicial responsibilities very seriously when releasing those arrested for DUI back into the community. She is very smart and very fair but also very stern. It is not uncommon for those facing DUI charges in this jurisdiction to have bail imposed, be ordered to abstain from alcohol consumption, be ordered to stay out of bars and taverns, be required to install an ignition interlock device in their car, or even be placed on home detention while the case is pending. To best avoid being taken into custody, or possibly having a friend or loved one remain in custody, call a Lake Forest Park DUI attorney immediately. There are steps we can take to help prevent this from occurring.
Further, your privilege to drive is at risk of administrative suspension through the Washington Department of Licensing and you have only 20 days from the date of your DUI arrest to request an administrative hearing. There are also several steps that you can begin working on now that will be helpful in the preparation and negotiation of your case. By being proactive you and your Lake Forest Park DUI lawyer will be prepared at your arraignment for any of the issues that may be raised.