Bremerton, Washington, DUI Defense Attorney

Silverdale, Washington, DWI/DUI Penalties Lawyer

Most people focus on the short-term consequences of a drunk driving (DUI or DWI) conviction. As a first-time DUI offender, you likely will face minimal jail time (usually 1 or 2 days) and a fine of about $1,000. However, the long-term consequences are even more serious. If convicted for drunk driving, you face serious consequences:

• Mandatory driver’s license suspension of at least 90 days (two years on your second offense)
• Mandatory installation of ignition interlock device on your car
• High risk insurance (SR-22) for the next three years

If this is your second or subsequent DUI offense, the short-term consequences can be much more severe.

Before You Talk to the Police, Talk to Tom

At the Law Office of Thomas E. Weaver, we understand both the long-term as well as the short-term consequences of a DUI arrest. Our goal is to minimize the effect of the DUI arrest on your life now and in the future. Contact our criminal defense law firm for a free consultation to discuss your rights and how we can help.

Relentless DUI Defense Strategies

As an experienced Bremerton, Washington, DUI defense lawyer, Tom Weaver looks for technical defenses such as whether the arresting officer had reasonable suspicion to stop you and probable cause to administer a Breathalyzer test. Our primary goal is to suppress the results of the Breathalyzer test if there is a legal basis to do so. We will also examine the police report for consistency.

If you blow a .20 on a Breathalyzer test, we would expect you to fail all of your field sobriety tests. We would also expect your driving to show significant impairment. However, if you were pulled over because of a broken tail light, or if you actually passed some of your field sobriety tests, we could use that as evidence that the Breathalyzer did not give an accurate reading. We will always look for technical defenses in a way that will benefit your case.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Washington, you face both a criminal charge as well as an administrative action that could result in license suspension. Our law firm will represent you in your criminal charge as well as the administrative hearing with the Washington Department of Licensing at no additional charge.

Fight DUI Penalties and Long-Term Consequences

No one wants a DUI arrest record. Being convicted for DUI includes going to jail and paying fines. But for many people, it is what happens after the sentence is complete that has the most impact. At the Law Office of Thomas E. Weaver, we understand this and will fight on your behalf.

Call our offices in Bremerton, Washington, at 1.360.362.4327 or contact our law firm online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Bremerton and Silverdale DWI/DUI penalties attorney.