I am not only one of the founding members of the National College for DUI Defense, but I am also one of the first lawyers in the nation to be Board Certified in DUI defense by that organization.* You need a DUI attorney who is battle tested and on the cutting edge of the latest challenges to the law, breath and blood tests, and evidentiary issues.
DUI/physical control laws in Washington are among the toughest in the nation. You need a DUI lawyer whose practice focuses on DUI defense and who is at the cutting edge of the latest challenges to DUI law, breath tests, blood tests, and evidentiary issues. Simply put, you need a dui lawyer who is board certified in DUI defense.* With offices in Bellevue, Vern Smith is a DUI attorney who represents clients in Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Kirkland, and cities in King County, Washington.
A DUI or Physical Control conviction will trigger mandatory jail time, the loss of your driver's license, up to 5 years of probation, 3 years of high-risk insurance, no driving without an Ignition Interlock Device on your car for at least one year, possible electronic home detention, and you will be barred from visiting Canada!
DUI/physical control laws in Washington are among the toughest in the nation. You need a DUI lawyer whose practice focuses on DUI defense and who is at the cutting edge of the latest challenges to DUI law, breath tests, blood tests, and evidentiary issues. Simply put, you need a dui lawyer who is board certified in DUI defense.* With offices in Bellevue, Vern Smith is a DUI attorney who represents clients in Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Kirkland, and cities in King County, Washington.
A DUI or Physical Control conviction will trigger mandatory jail time, the loss of your driver's license, up to 5 years of probation, 3 years of high-risk insurance, no driving without an Ignition Interlock Device on your car for at least one year, possible electronic home detention, and you will be barred from visiting Canada!
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DUI/physical control laws in Washington are among the toughest in the nation.
You need a lawyer whose practice focuses on DUI defense and who is at the cutting edge of the latest challenges to current law, breath tests, blood tests, and evidentiary issues.
Simply put, you need a lawyer board certified in DUI defense.*
A DUI or Physical Control conviction will trigger mandatory jail time, loss of license, up to 5 years of probation, 3 years of high risk insurance, no driving without an Ignition Interlock Device for at least one year, possible electronic home detention, and you will be barred from Canada!
You need a lawyer whose practice focuses on DUI defense and who is at the cutting edge of the latest challenges to current law, breath tests, blood tests, and evidentiary issues.
Simply put, you need a lawyer board certified in DUI defense.*
A DUI or Physical Control conviction will trigger mandatory jail time, loss of license, up to 5 years of probation, 3 years of high risk insurance, no driving without an Ignition Interlock Device for at least one year, possible electronic home detention, and you will be barred from Canada!
The Canadian Government has determined certain individuals are inadmissible to Canada.
These individuals are not allowed to enter Canada or remain inside the Canadian borders.
Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of certain criminal offenses, including DUI's.
The Inadmissibility Status can be removed by applying for a Minister's Approval of Rehabilitation.
This process can be initiated after five years have elapsed from the termination of probation.
In Washington, the probationary period for DUI is at least two years, and can be imposed for a maximum five years.
These individuals are not allowed to enter Canada or remain inside the Canadian borders.
Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of certain criminal offenses, including DUI's.
The Inadmissibility Status can be removed by applying for a Minister's Approval of Rehabilitation.
This process can be initiated after five years have elapsed from the termination of probation.
In Washington, the probationary period for DUI is at least two years, and can be imposed for a maximum five years.
At arraignment you will be formally charged with the crime of DUI (and any related crimes, such as hit and run, reckless driving, obstructing, etc.).
After confirming your correct name and date of birth, we will be given a copy of the criminal complaint (the written notice of your charge or charges).
Typically, we will waive a formal reading of the complaint, acknowledge receiving it, and ask the court to enter a plea of "not guilty."
This preserved all your legal rights for later use.
Following this entry of the plea, the court will set conditions for your continued release from custody.
After confirming your correct name and date of birth, we will be given a copy of the criminal complaint (the written notice of your charge or charges).
Typically, we will waive a formal reading of the complaint, acknowledge receiving it, and ask the court to enter a plea of "not guilty."
This preserved all your legal rights for later use.
Following this entry of the plea, the court will set conditions for your continued release from custody.
First, DO NOT be rude or argumentative with officers.
This is a power struggle you will not win, and everything you say and do may later be used against you in law.
Don't make things worse by being a jerk.
Remain polite and cooperative (but see below) throughout your contact with police.
They have a job to do; you owe them basic respect in their performance of what can be a dangerous situation.
Most officers respect the fact that you have rights and politely exercising those rights should also be respected by the officer.
This is a power struggle you will not win, and everything you say and do may later be used against you in law.
Don't make things worse by being a jerk.
Remain polite and cooperative (but see below) throughout your contact with police.
They have a job to do; you owe them basic respect in their performance of what can be a dangerous situation.
Most officers respect the fact that you have rights and politely exercising those rights should also be respected by the officer.
In addition to my extensive experience in defending those charged with Driving Under the Influence (intoxicants or drugs), I also have over 20 years of experience in defending those charged with almost any criminal charge.
As a public defender right out of law school in the '80's, I defended those accused of virtually all misdemeanor and felony crimes.
Since those years I have continued to vigorously defend those charged with driving related crimes and all misdemeanor crimes, including assault, theft, and trespass.
As a public defender right out of law school in the '80's, I defended those accused of virtually all misdemeanor and felony crimes.
Since those years I have continued to vigorously defend those charged with driving related crimes and all misdemeanor crimes, including assault, theft, and trespass.
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