ARE YOU IN TROUBLE?

Don't know what to do?

Do you need help out of a mess?

Terry L. Smith can help. With years of experience, Terry knows how to get you the best possible resolution to your situation. Terry has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses .Before Terry opened his private practice, he was a public defender in Island County. He knows the system well and will use his experience to help you.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND WHAT TO EXPECT

If you have already been arrested for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation this is what you need to do:

1. Contact an attorney.

An attorney can tell you what to expect from the courts and from the Department of Licensing.

2. Attend next day hearing

This hearing is to determine what conditions of release (if any) the court is going to place you under until your case is heard.

* If any of the conditions listed below apply to you the judge may have increased concerns about you release. Call an attorney prior to your next day hearing if you have any of the following conditions;

(1) You have a prior Driving Under the Influence,

(2) Your Blood Alcohol Count (BAC) reading was high,

(3) You were involved in an accident when cited with a DUI. (4) Or if there are any other substantial factors relating to your citation.

3. Department of Licensing

You have 30 days from the date of your arrest for a DUI to request a hearing from the Department of Licensing. The purpose of that hearing will be to determine the status of you License to Drive pending the outcome of your case.

* If you do not request that hearing within " days from the date of your arrest. Department of Licensing (DOL) will send a letter to you telling you that your license will be suspended on or before the 60th day after your arrest.

4. Hearing request form

The police should have given you the paperwork you need to schedule a hearing with the DOL. If you do not have a hearing request form call the DOL at (360)902-3400. Either request the form be sent to you or ask how you can schedule an administrative hearing.

CALL US! We can help you!

(360) 331-7101