SPOKANE, WA · MULTIPLE DUI
You could be facing serious penalties. At Bugbee Law Office, P.S., our team of Spokane DUI defense lawyers can be your legal advocate. With 30+ years of criminal law experience, a 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo, as well as an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, you can trust that we have what it takes to fight for you.
If you would like to discuss the details of your case with a member of your team, we can meet with you for a free DUI consultation.
Multiple DUI charges carry heavier sentencing than a 1st DUI offense.
In order to ensure that your freedom is not restricted and your rights are protected, you need an attorney who can provide effective defense strategies to minimize penalties or fight for case dismissal.
In any DUI case, even if it’s your 2nd DUI or 3rd DUI, aggravating factors can make these sentences even more severe. For example, if you were driving with an individual under the age of sixteen, or if you registered a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of above 15%, you could be facing additional fines and longer jail sentences.
QUESTION 01
7-YEAR LOOKBACK PERIOD
In order to be sentenced for multiple DUI offenses, prior convictions must have occurred within a period of time known as the “lookback period.” In Washington, this is a period of seven years within which convictions can be considered during sentencing.
Any additional convictions outside of the seven-year lookback period cannot be considered relevant in your evaluation.
QUESTION 02
Under Washington law, a DUI may be charged as a felony when an individual has three or more qualifying prior offenses within 15 years. Certain previous convictions, including vehicular assault or vehicular homicide involving impaired driving, may also result in felony DUI charges.
Unlike misdemeanor DUI offenses, felony DUI charges carry significantly more severe consequences, including the possibility of substantial prison time, significant fines, and long-term impacts on employment and driving privileges.
Because of the seriousness of these charges, experienced legal representation is essential to protecting your rights and evaluating your defense options.
QUESTION 03
In Washington, the Deferred Prosecution program allows certain offenders diagnosed with alcohol addiction who have accepted the need for treatment to undergo a two year treatment program.
Upon successful completion of the program, the DUI charge is dismissed.
Although the program is generally used for DUI cases, it may also apply to certain offenders with drug addictions. Washington State law now allows individuals to pursue a second deferred prosecution for DUI or Physical Control charges under certain circumstances. This change provides an additional opportunity for eligible individuals who previously would have been limited by the state’s once-in-a-lifetime rule. However, eligibility remains subject to strict legal requirements, including the nature of the current charge and the individual’s prior history.
SECOND OFFENSE
THIRD & FOURTH OFFENSE
FREE CASE EVALUATION
Multiple DUI charges should be taken seriously, as they can greatly impact your personal and professional life. At Bugbee Law Office, P.S., our team of Spokane DUI defense attorneys are highly rated and respected for the quality of our legal advocacy. Let a former prosecutor with a unique insight into the legal system fight in your corner.
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.
