If you drive in the state of Washington, you are presumed to have consented to a breath test once you are lawfully arrested. If you refuse, you can lose your license. However, there is no breath test for a marijuana DUI. Usually, the chemical test used when a marijuana DUI is suspected in Washington is a […]
Washington has legalized recreational marijuana, which means that there are many more drivers arrested and convicted for marijuana DUI now than there used to be. Police officers can find it difficult to determine whether to arrest a driver for marijuana DUI. Unlike with an alcohol-related DUI, there are very few tools that can be administered […]
Although recreational marijuana has been legalized in Washington, it is unlawful to drive while influenced by marijuana. Whether you are charged with an alcohol-related or marijuana DUI, it is important to consult a skillful attorney. The Tacoma DUI lawyers at Smith & White can help you fight your charge. We also can explain marijuana DUI […]
Officers must have probable cause to arrest you for a marijuana DUI. Even before pulling you over to investigate, an officer needs to have a reasonable suspicion that you committed or are in the process of committing a crime or that you are about to commit a crime. If an officer stops you, they will […]
Under Washington criminal law, the phrase “physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated” is a violation of the law that has a unique set of elements and penalties apart from DUI charges. This statute, RCW 46.61.504 – Physical Control Of A Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, is important to understand, which is why we at […]
Under the United States Constitution and Washington law, both of which apply to your Tacoma criminal case, DUI, assault domestic violence or otherwise, people accused of crimes have the right to confront the prosecution’s witnesses against them. If they are denied that right or the prosecution’s witness is unavailable, it may constitute grounds for dismissing […]
Your DUI arrest could not have come at a worse time. Washington DUI laws are more strict, and penalties more harsh, than ever before. Your best chance for a smooth return to the road – especially if you are a professional driver whose livelihood depends on your driving privileges – lies in your choice of […]
An Ignition Interlock Driver’s License (IIL) allows you to drive a vehicle while your license is suspended or revoked for a drug or alcohol–related offense. You are eligible if you are a resident of Washington, have an unexpired WA driver license or valid out of state driver license, and an arrest or conviction for: DUI, […]
If this is the first time you have been arrested for DUI in Washington state, you are probably concerned about what will happen next. At The Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC, we offer a expert consultation to explain the DUI process. With office in Tacoma, our lawyers handle DUI cases throughout western Washington state, […]
There are several ways that our Tacoma Criminal Defense Lawyers can work to get your case dismissed. These include: Lack of Probable Cause: If the police did not have a valid reason to stop, detain or arrest the defendant, the case may be dismissed. This could occur if the police did not have probable cause […]
