Arrested for DUI? We Protect Your Rights
if you’re facing DUI charges, time is critical. Our firm brings decades of experience defending clients against serious criminal charges. We act fast, build a strong defense, and protect your future.
Meet Kevin L. Holt
Attorney at Law
DUI
If you are being charged with a DUI or DWI, it’s important to contact a DUI defense attorney. Kevin L. Holt has defended many clients through out the entire DUI process. The first step is to immediately defend against an administrative DUI license suspension. These days the DUI process is a lot more complicated with all the new laws. Don’t settle for a court appointed lawyer who is overloaded with multiple cases. Kevin will fight for you. He will look at all the facts and see if any mistakes or illegal procedures happened. Call Kevin at 509-735-6520 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation. We would love to see how we can best help you.
DRIVER LICENSE RESTORATION
A DUI arrest is a very serious matter. Not only can it be an embarrassing and stressful event, but the arrest usually results in two separate legal actions. The two actions are taken by the state of Washington against those arrested for a DUI. The first action is an attempt to suspend your driver’s license, and the second action is for you to deal with the legal justice system.
Contesting a license suspension is a complicated and tricky matter. Not only are there payment and form deadlines, but there are different qualifications based on your prior offenses, blood alcohol level at the time of offense, and potential insurance. Kevin L. Holt will work hard to find a path to avoid or contest a suspension and, if one isn’t granted, He can help find ways to help you alleviate the impact of the suspension.
Based on RCW 46.61. 5055, if you are convicted of a first-time DUI with a BAC under .15 percent, then your license may be suspended for 90 days. A first-time DUI with a high BAC of more than .15 percent or with a refusal of a BAC test results in a one- or two-year suspension, respectively.
If your conviction is for a second DUI within a seven-year period, you face much longer license suspensions. A second DUI with a BAC below .15 percent results in a two-year suspension. A second DUI with a BAC over .15 percent or with a BAC test refusal leads to a suspension for two and a half or three years, respectively.
Typically, this suspension begins 45 days after the court notifies the DOL of the conviction. If you are already serving a civil license suspension, this time may count against your criminal punishment. However, you may be able to avoid a hard suspension for the full duration. In many situations, you may have to endure a hard suspension with no driving privileges for a period of time. Then you may be able to request limited driving privileges with the use of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle.
Talk to an Experienced DUI Lawyer Today
Got a DUI? There is hope. For the right defense against your DUI charge, call us at (509) 735-6520. We can discuss your specific case in a free initial consultation. For legal help with another criminal defense charge call us today.