The search term "Washington DUIs" is typically used by people who have
been arrested for suspicion of "driving under the influence" (abbreviated "DUI") in
Washington State and/or are looking for legal information and/or an attorney to represent
them in their contacts with Washington State's police, prosecutors, courts, and Department
of Licensing. A lesser number of people who use this search term have sympathies with
those who prosecute people who stand accused of DUI, and a certain amount of noise is
introduced into search results for Washington DUIs by the District of Columbia (commonly referred to as Washington, D.C., or simply Washington).
The statute under which most people stand accused of DUI in Washington State is the
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.61.502 which states that a person who has a blood
alcohol level of 0.08 ("point oh-eight") or higher within two hours after driving and/or
while the person is under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor and/or any
drug is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. In addition to criminal
prosecution, people who stand accused of DUI in Washington State are subject to
administrative proceedings conducted by Washington State's Department of
Licensing wherein their driving privileges can be suspended or revoked.
Are you looking for an attorney or law firm that handles "Washington [State] DUIs"?
Are you looking for agencies that enforce laws against "Washington [State] DUIs"?
- Seattle.gov - Public
Safety
A comprehensive guide to government agencies in Washington State, including those responsible for enforcement of Washington State DUI laws.
- Washington Traffic Safety Commission
Agency responsible for advising the legislature on traffic safety issues, coordinating
traffic safety programs at the state and local level, and promoting the uniform enforcement
of traffic laws, including Washington State DUI laws.
- Washington Courts
Official Web site for the judicial branch of the Washington State Government.
- Washington State Patrol
Law enforcement agency responsible for 88 percent of Washington State DUI arrests.
- Washington State Department of
Licensing
Agency responsible for administrative enforcement of Washington State DUI Laws, including the suspension and revocation of driving privileges.
- The DWI Victims Panel
A program where panels comprised of DWI victims discuss their experiences with audiences comprised primarily
of convicted DUI offenders who are compelled to attend under threat of court sanction.
Are you looking for information about laws regarding "Washington [State] DUIs"?
Are you looking for Web sites that advocate for and/or chronicle increasingly strict nature of laws regarding "Washington [State] DUIs"?
Are you looking for court decisions regarding "Washington [State] DUIs"?
- Municipal Research & Services Center - Kent v. Beigh, 102 Wn.App. 269 (Aug. 2000)
At issue in this case was whether the city police were authorized under RCW 46.20.308 to perform a blood test on a driver suspected of driving under the influence when three previously administered breath tests reported interference. The court found that because the specific exceptions to permitting blood samples in lieu of breath tests were not present, there was no authority to require a blood test.
- Road Injury Prevention & Litigation Journal - Washington
Bicyclist's DUI Conviction Overturned
A bicyclist convicted in the Montesano Municipal Court and in the Superior Court of Grays Harbor County of driving a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI) appealed on grounds that Washington State's DUI law did not apply to a nonmotorized vehicle. The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2 ruled that the legislature intended the DUI law to apply only to drivers of motorized vehicles and reversed the lower court decisions.
