Advice on the emotional toll of a DUI in Seattle - May, 2022

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May 23

Arson is a serious crime in Washington state. An arson conviction could result in up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $20,000. Arson is also a felony offense, which means it will stay on your criminal record forever. A felony conviction will make it challenging to find a job, housing, or apply for credit. read more

May 11

Having a criminal record can affect your life in many ways. It can make it more difficult to find employment, as many employers are reluctant to hire someone who has a criminal record. read more

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Once you plead guilty to a charge, you cannot change your plea afterwards, so it always advised that you talk with a criminal defense attorney at our firm before you do this. Pleading guilty means that you are admitting your conduct is punishable by the law and you know...

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A criminal charge means that you could face sanctions including jail times, fines, probation, potential loss of your driver's license and other penalties. A skilled criminal defense attorney can guide you through the court process and advocate your position in order...

May 29, 2026

Washington Gives First-Time DUI Defendants One Chance to Keep It Off Their...

I just got charged with a DUI. That's where your head is right now. And the thing you can't stop thinking about isn't jail time. It's your record. The background check. The job application.

May 22, 2026

You Weren't High. You Still Got a Marijuana DUI in Washington.

Washington State legalized recreational marijuana in 2012. But the law that followed created a problem nobody talks about enough.