Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I refuse to take a breath or blood test if stopped for drunk driving in Washington?
  Under Washington’s Implied Consent laws, any person who operates a motor vehicle is deemed to have given consent to a test of his or her breath or blood for the purpose of determining their … more
• What happnes after a DUI arrest in Washington?
  After an arrest for a DUI in Washington, your license may be suspended, though it will typically not be suspended immediately after the arrest.  If notified that your dr ving privileges … more
• Will my driver license be suspended immediately after I’m stopped for DUI?
  No. After you're stopped and charged with a DUI, the amount of time until your license is actually suspensed depends on the type of offense charged.  If suspended, however, your license … more

Legal Articles

• Possible Penalties for Drunk Driving
  The possible penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI, also known as driving under the influence, DUI) vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, the penalties are usually progressive and become more severe for each repeat offense. The penalties are imposed if a driver of a motor vehicle is caught and convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is above the … more
• The Constitutionality of Sobriety Checkpoints
  Sobriety checkpoints are legal in many states. Each jurisdiction has its own way of conducting sobriety checks on drivers of motor vehicles. However, they all have the same public safety goal of trying to prevent drunk driving.  Many jurisdictions set up checkpoints late at night and on the weekends when they believe that the greatest number of drunk drivers will be on the roads.  … more

Free Legal Forms

• Examination of DWI Conviction Rate Procedures
• Breath Test Refusals: NHTSA Research Notes

Legal Guides

• Drugged Driving (Nadtional Institute on Drug Abuse: InfoFacts)
• Blood Alcohol Concentration Test Refusal Laws (January 2008)
• A Guide To Sentencing DWI Offenders

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