The Washington DUI Blog by Seattle DUI Lawyer Tim Milios

Washington DUI sentencing courts in impose a number of standard, and sometimes even unique, conditions upon a DUI conviction. Some are affirmative conditions, i.e. pay fines, complete an alcohol evaluation, participate in alcohol treatment, and attend DUI victims panel. Others are prohibitive. Don’t commit law violations, don’t consume alcohol, don’t drive without an ignition interlock…. Read More

Will Washington state make a fourth DUI in ten years a felony? Washington law makers are again considering legislation that would further toughen what are arguably already the nation’s strictest DUI laws by doing just that. If such a bill were to be presented, it would mark the third time in three years that such… Read More

For those who have been arrested , processed and charged with DUI in the state of Washington, the consequences can run the gamut from unwanted to devastating.  If however, there is a minor under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of the arrest, not only could those consequence increase significantly, Washington… Read More

Those who have suffered multiple DUI or other forms of criminal traffic suspensions in the State of Washington, or who simply have acquired a multitude of civil traffic citations understand that a lengthy habitual traffic offender designation and license suspension can be a surprise consequence.  I say “surprise” because more often than not they are… Read More

No one sets out to be charged with Physical Control and when it happens, it is usually a surprise that results in confusion, anger and misunderstanding. It is late at night. You’ve left a bar or a party after having had a few drinks. As you get into your car to drive away you feel fine…. Read More

On November 6, 2012, the voters of the State of Washington passed Initiative 502 on marijuana reform. From the broader public perspective, the passage of this measure legalizes the adult possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use and creates both a system to tax the sale of marijuana and marijuana products and a… Read More

Effective October 1, 2012, the State of Washington now requires that any driver arrested for a DUI who either refuses a breath/blood test or provides a blood or breath sample in excess of the .08 legal limit, must now pay an administrative fee of $375.00 in order to contest the proposed license suspension or revocation. … Read More

On March 29, 2012, Governor Gregoire signed into law Substitute House Bill 2443. Its provisions take affect on August 1, 2012. Defined as “an act relating to increasing accountability of persons who drive impaired,” it deals with a number of different DUI related topics. The most practical changes from an everyday standpoint deal with amendments… Read More

For several years now an inequity has existed within the landscape of DUI laws that wasn’t just unfair but completely counter intuitive. This inequity created a situation where there were situations when being convicted of a DUI created a more favorable outcome than having that charged reduced to the lesser offense of Reckless Driving. State… Read More

Most clients who are approaching me for the first time and facing a DUI charge ask the same or similar question.  “What can I do to show that I am taking this seriously?” My answer is almost always, universally the same.  Attend a DUI Victims Panel.  Created as a way to teach about the potential devastating… Read More