DWI / DUI Lawyer

Defending clients in the Olympia, Tacoma, and Pierce County areas

Driving Under the Influence, DUI

In the last year the Washington Legislature took great measures to change the DUI laws to make it easier for the State to impose harsher penalties on drivers. This was done primarily in response to successful challenges that required the State to follow its own rules. Now the State, through SB3550 and SB2660, which became effective June 10, 2004, has amended numerous DUI - related Statutes to make it easier for the State to impose even harsher penalties. These bills are successfully being challenged in courts throughout the state.

Some of the amendments effected how the admissibility of the breath test is to be treated by the court. Penalties for refusing a breath test have increased. Interloc device requirements have also expanded. However, for the first time, the Department of Licensing is now authorized to issue Temporary Restricted Licenses on Administrative Revocations for breath test refusals.

The penalties for a DUI conviction can now include a year in jail, an interloc device on your vehicle, loss of your driving privileges, and increased insurance rates. You need someone that knows the law and the system in your corner. Let us bring the fight!

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Olympia DUI lawyer, Charles Lane provides this web site for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about DUI law. The content on this site is intended to be educational in nature and is not to be interpreted as legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer - client relationship. Please contact DUI lawyer, Charles Lane if you wish to discuss this web site or a case. Serving clients in the Olympia, Tacoma, Pierce County, Thurston County, Lewis County, Mason County, and Grays Harbor areas.