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If you were arrested for drinking and driving or driving while intoxicated, you risk many penalties such as fines, jail time and operator license suspension. At the Law Offices of Schöen Parnell, I vigorously defend accused people. I am an experienced DUI law attorney in Washington state. Contact me, “Shane,” for a FREE consultation.

The following is a summary of DUI penalties. Please note: A recent change in Washington law makes a fifth DUI in 10 years a class C Felony. This change in law took effect on July 1, 2007.

BAC UNDER .15 -OR- NO TEST	No Priors in Seven years	One Prior in Seven Years	Two or Three Priors in Seven Years
Jail Time	One day minimum 365 days maximum	30 days minimum 365 days maximum	90 days minimum 365 days maximum
Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM)	Or 15 days of EHM in lieu of jail time	Jail time plus 60 days of EHM	Jail time plus 120 days of EHM
Fine	$350 minimum $5,000 maximum	$500 minimum $5,000 maximum	$1,000 minimum $5,000 maximum
Driver's License Suspension	90 days	Two years	Three years
Ignition Interlock Device	One year	Five years	10 years
Alcohol/Drug Eval. Treatment	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory
Probation	Five years	Five years	Five years
BAC OF .15 OR HIGHER -OR- REFUSAL	No Priors in Seven years	One Prior in Seven Years	Two or More Priors in Seven Years
Jail Time	Two days minimum 365 days maximum	45 days minimum 365 days maximum	120 days minimum 365 days maximum
Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM)	Or 30 days of EHM in lieu of jail time	Jail time plus 90 days of EHM	Jail time plus 150 days of EHM
Fine	$500 minimum $5,000 maximum	$750 minimum $5,000 maximum	$1,500 minimum $5,000 maximum
Driver's License Suspension	One year for breath test Two years for refusal	900 days for breath test Three years for refusal	Four years for breath test Four years for refusal
Ignition Interlock Device	One year	Five years	10 years
Alcohol/Drug Eval. Treatment	Mandatory	Mandatory	Mandatory
Probation	Five years	Five years	Five years

This chart was created using the sentencing laws in place at the time of publication. Since changes in the law occur frequently, please contact me to discuss your situation before relying on this chart for accuracy.

If you were in a drunk driving accident or car collision, you need a qualified DWI lawyer to protect your rights. I will use my experience as a DUI law attorney in Washington state to help you through the DUI process, vigorously defend your case and negotiate to reduce your charges.

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