Second DUI Offenses

When a Seattle driver is arrested for DUI and he or she already has one prior conviction on his or her record, this may mean increased penalties for this second DUI. A longer term of imprisonment and higher fines may be enforced. The severity of penalties that a driver may face is one of many reasons our law firm is dedicated to representing the interests of drivers who are facing charges for second DUI offenses. To talk about your particular case and how a  Seattle DUI defense attorney can assist you, feel free to call our offices at (800) 719-1268 for a free consultation.

Penalties for a Second DUI Conviction in Seattle, Washington

According to the Revised Code of Washington, the following penalties may be implemented for a second DUI conviction within seven years of the first conviction:

• Imprisonment 30 days to 1 year and 60 days of electronic home monitoring (which the defendant must pay for and during which time the court may limit the amount of alcohol the offender may consume); and
• A fine of $500 to $5,000.

If the defendant's blood alcohol concentration is .15% or greater, the following penalties may be imposed:

• Imprisonment for 45 days to 1 year and 90 days of electronic home monitoring; and
• A fine of $750 to $5,000.

These penalties may not be suspended or deferred, except in rare circumstances.

The specific penalties that may be implemented may vary depending on the unique circumstances of your case and the jurisdiction. As such, we recommend that you talk to an attorney about your particular case to see what you may be up against as well as what we can do to protect your interests and future through our experienced legal counsel. 

For your free consultation, contact a Seattle DUI lawyer at 

Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, PLLC