Washington DUI Penalties

There are severe penalties in the State of Washington for even a first-time DUI, or DWI offender. Therefore, it is imperative that you hire an aggressive attorney to defend you ASAP.

I. First offense in 7 years with a test result under .15.

The mandatory minimum sentence in this case is 1 day in jail or 15 days home monitoring, $685 fine, 90-day license suspension, SR-22 insurance for 3 years following reinstatement, alcohol evaluation and follow-up treatment, up to 5 years of monitored probation, and possibly an ignition interlock device requirement at the discretion of the court.

II. First offense in 7 years with a test result over .15 or a refusal.

The mandatory minimum sentence in this case is 2 days in jail or 30 days home monitoring, $925 fine, one-year license suspension, SR-22 insurance for 3 years following reinstatement, alcohol evaluation and follow-up treatment, up to 5 years of monitored probation, and an ignition interlock device requirement for one year minimum.

III. Second offense in 7 years with a test result under .15.

The mandatory minimum sentence in this case is 30 days in jail plus 60 days home monitoring, $925 fine, two-year license revocation, SR-22 insurance for 3 years following reinstatement, alcohol evaluation and follow-up treatment, up to 5 years of monitored probation, and an ignition interlock device requirement for one year minimum.

IV. Second offense in 7 years with a test result over .15 or a refusal.

The mandatory minimum sentence in this case is 45 days in jail plus 90 days home monitoring, $1325 fine, 900-day license revocation, SR-22 insurance for 3 years following reinstatement, alcohol evaluation and follow-up treatment, up to 5 years of monitored probation, and an ignition interlock device requirement for one year minimum.

V. Third offense in 7 years with a test result under .15.

The mandatory minimum sentence in this case is 90 days in jail plus 120 days home monitoring, $1725 fine, three-year license revocation, SR-22 insurance for 3 years following reinstatement, alcohol evaluation and follow-up treatment, up to 5 years of monitored probation, and an ignition interlock device requirement for one year minimum.

VI. Third offense in 7 years with a test result over .15 or a refusal.

The mandatory minimum sentence in this case is 120 days in jail plus 150 days home monitoring, $2525 fine, three-year license revocation, SR-22 insurance for 3 years following reinstatement, alcohol evaluation and follow-up treatment, up to 5 years of monitored probation, and an ignition interlock device requirement for one year minimum.

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Matthew T. Hale
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Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
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