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 […]

Marijuana DUI Penalties in Tacoma, WA: What You Need to Know Although recreational marijuana use is legal in Washington, it remains a serious criminal offense to drive while under the influence of marijuana. At Smith & White, our Tacoma DUI defense attorneys regularly defend clients charged with marijuana DUIs in Pierce County and surrounding areas. […]

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 […]

Ignition Interlock Licenses in Tacoma, WA: How to Keep Driving After a DUI Suspension If you’ve been convicted of DUI or a related offense in Washington, the Department of Licensing (DOL) will likely suspend or revoke your driver’s license. But that doesn’t always mean you’ll be completely off the road. Washington offers a solution known […]

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, […]

How We Get a Criminal Case Dismissed in Pierce County, WA If you are facing criminal charges in Pierce County, WA, you may be wondering: Can we get your case dismissed? The answer is yes, in some situations—but it depends on the facts of your case, the strength of the evidence, and the skill of […]

1. Alcohol/Substance Abuse Evaluation Contact the Alcohol Evaluation Agency to whom we directed you. Set up an evaluation. Evaluator should ask us to provide the police report and criminal history to the evaluator. You should take your “Driver’s Abstract.” One is available from any Department of Licensing branch office or can be downloaded from WWW.DOL.WA.GOV. Do not […]