SPOKANE, WA · HIGH BAC DUI
HIGHER PENALTY TIER
In Washington, a breath or blood alcohol result of .15 or higher places a DUI in a higher penalty tier. Mandatory minimum jail time, fines and license consequences increase compared with a result under .15.
High BAC cases depend heavily on the accuracy of the test. The machine, the procedure, the timing of the test and the handling of any blood sample can all affect the result.
Challenging the reliability of a high reading can move a case into a lower penalty tier — or affect whether the result can be used at all.
Chris Bugbee reviews the instrument records, operator certifications and test procedures behind every high BAC result.
As a former Spokane County prosecutor with 30+ years of criminal law experience and nearly 200 jury cases, he handles your case personally.
WHAT TO KNOW
The State must prove a valid, accurately measured result. Problems with the observation period, machine maintenance or blood handling can undermine it.
Even small issues can matter when the result is close to the .15 threshold.
A result near .15 deserves a close review — the penalty tier may depend on it.
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The information on this website is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Read the full disclaimer.
