SPOKANE, WA · CHILD PASSENGER
ADDED PENALTIES
In Washington, having a passenger under 16 in the vehicle during a DUI adds penalties. It can increase the mandatory minimums, extend ignition interlock requirements, and bring an additional sentencing enhancement.
A child passenger can also lead to involvement from child protective services and affect custody or family law matters.
These cases are stressful for families. A careful defense looks at both the DUI evidence and the facts about the passenger.
Chris Bugbee understands what is at stake for parents and works to protect both your record and your family.
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 underlying DUI must still be proven. Challenges to the stop, the testing and the evidence apply just as in any DUI case.
If the DUI charge is reduced or dismissed, the child passenger enhancement may no longer apply.
A child passenger enhancement depends on a DUI conviction — challenging the DUI itself is the first priority.
ADDED CONSEQUENCES
BEYOND COURT
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Charged with DUI with a child passenger? Call Bugbee Law Office, P.S. today for a free case evaluation.
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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.
