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Criminal Penalties for Washington DUI Convictions
The penalties for a driving under the influence conviction in the state of Washington depend on several factors including prior convictions and aggravating circumstances. The penalties increase for each subsequent offense after a first conviction. For a first offense, offenders can be sentenced to jail time, fines, license suspensions, additional insurance requirements, ignition interlock device installation, probation, and alcohol treatment as follows:
· One day to up to one year in jail
· $823 to $5,000 in fines
· 90-day license suspension
· Additional insurance requirements
·Probationary license for five years
· Alcohol treatment/evaluation
· Probation
· Ignition interlock device for up to five
The increased penalties for a second offense include:
· 2 days to one year in jail
· 1,078 to $5,000 in fines
· One-year license suspension
· Additional insurance requirements
· Probationary license for five years
· One-year license revocation
· Ignition interlock device usage
· Monitored probation
· Alcohol treatment/evaluation
If you are convicted of a third offense within a seven-year period, the penalties increase substantially. Penalties for a third DUI conviction in Washington can include:
· 30 days to one year in jail
· 60 days of house arrest
· $1,078 to $5,000 in fines
· Two-year license revocation period
· Additional insurance requirements
· Probationary license for five years
· Driving exams
· Ignition interlock device usage
· Monitored probation
· Alcohol evaluation/treatment
If you are convicted of a third offense and have a blood alcohol content of 0.15% or higher, the penalties are increased. These stiffer penalties include:
· 45 day minimum jail term
· 90 days of house arrest
· $1,503 to $5,000 in fines
· Additional insurance requirements
· 900-day license revocation period
· Driving exams
· Probationary license for five years
· Monitored probation for five years
· Ignition interlock device usage for a minimum of one year
· Alcohol evaluation and treatment
Having a Bellevue DUI attorney on your side can help to lessen these penalties when it comes time for sentencing. A qualified attorney can speak on your behalf and request that the court consider any mitigating circumstances that may exist.
DMV Penalties
Your Bellevue DUI attorney can also help you defend yourself against the loss of your driving privileges. License suspension can be levied immediately upon your arrest even if you end up being found not guilty of all DUI charges. You can continue to work after getting yourcontinue license back if you are represented by a Bellevue DUI attorney.
