Summer Time Blues?

Local law enforcement has been cracking down on drinking and operating a motor vehicle or boat. Pierce County just announced over 50 DUI arrests this past holiday weekend.

If you have been stopped for drinking and operation of a motor vehicle, now is the time to take action. With many courts in our area, you might not be immediately charged with the criminal offense. In King County it is not unusual to wait 3, 4, or 5 months before you are formally charged with the DUI.

Even if you have not yet been charged, you are at immediate risk of losing your license. You have a very limited period to challenge the DOL ( Dept. of License) suspension of your license after you are pulled over. Waiting for the criminal charge can mean at least a 90 suspension of your license.

In addition, much can be done to prepare for the criminal charge. A significant delay from the date you are stopped to the date you are charged with the crime can impact your ability to defend against the eventual charge. At a minimum, get a free consultation to learn what your rights are, and what actions need to be taken now.  Call our law office at 253-239-3178  to discuss your situation.